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When a gay man or woman is faced with the reality that a growing and vibrant life in Jesus Christ is incompatible with their sexual attractions, what exactly does he or she do? What steps can be taken toward leaving the gay life and identity? In this accessible book Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, explains the process and clarifies the expectations for those who are skeptical of change or frustrated by an ongoing struggle with same-sex attraction. Readers will learn how to enter into a new life in Christ, set realistic and healthy expectations, build authentic community, learn to forgive, overcome the power of sexual addiction. Men and women of all ages who struggle with same-sex attraction will find "Leaving Homosexuality" indispensable in their own walk of faith. This is an excellent resource to give to those who haven't yet heard that there is a new life of freedom beyond homosexuality available to them.
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Alan Chambers is the president of Exodus International. His own decision to leave homosexuality more than 20 years ago gives him tremendous insight as he addresses this difficult issue in churches, colleges, and various public forums around the world. Alan has been interviewed by Time magazine, ABC's 20/20, MSNBC's Buchanan & Press, and ABC's Nightline. He was listed in Charisma magazine as one of the top Christian leaders who represent the future of the American church. Alan and his wife, Leslie, make their home in Orlando, Florida, and are the parents of a son and daughter.
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10 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In recent years I have encountered a few men who have struggled with same sex attraction, but didn't want to enter a homosexual lifestyle.
I have also met men who have chosen to give up their homosexual lifestyle and become celibate. I have also met men who are open about the fact that they used to be homosexual and are now heterosexual in orientation. Some observers tell me that it is because they are really bisexual, but the men themselves would not agree, and I find myself having respect for their point of view.
This book is very bold, in offering practical points to help the person who is uncomfortable with their homosexuality and want to find their identity in something other than their sexual behaviour or desires.
The author was a practicing homosexual for many years and when he made a change it wasn't easy. There is nothing preachy or condescending about this book - it just recognises a real need that many men and women have and gives guidance on what steps to take to change. The book doesn't condemn, or criticise, it just offers a hand to those who need someone to help them.
He also has the help of other ex-homosexuals who contribute to the book. It isn't all written to men either - because an ex-lesbian writes part of it.
Whatever society tells us, the reality experienced by Pastors and counsellors all over the world is that there are a significant number of homosexuals who want to change their orientation.
In society at large, if a man wants to leave his wife and adopt a homosexual lifestyle when he is 45, he is applauded for coming out. If a 30 year old man lives for 2 years as a woman and has convinced his counsellors that he should be a woman he is given gender reassignment surgery and some sections of society applaud him for his courage in finding himself.
When guys and girls who have lived a homosexual life and think and act `gay' find they are dissatisfied and become desperate to leave that scene, so many people deny the validity of that choice. Only a hypocrite or someone with their own agenda can deny such people help and support or fail to applaud their courageous stand. There are plenty of voices who say `come out' and hardly anyone who will welcome back those who have spent years indulging themselves in every form of pleasure they desired.
Looking for a way out? This book will help. It isn't magic and it won't make the problems go away, but it will offer advice from people who have walked the journey in front of you and have found a way to satisfaction.
I have also met men who have chosen to give up their homosexual lifestyle and become celibate. I have also met men who are open about the fact that they used to be homosexual and are now heterosexual in orientation. Some observers tell me that it is because they are really bisexual, but the men themselves would not agree, and I find myself having respect for their point of view.
This book is very bold, in offering practical points to help the person who is uncomfortable with their homosexuality and want to find their identity in something other than their sexual behaviour or desires.
The author was a practicing homosexual for many years and when he made a change it wasn't easy. There is nothing preachy or condescending about this book - it just recognises a real need that many men and women have and gives guidance on what steps to take to change. The book doesn't condemn, or criticise, it just offers a hand to those who need someone to help them.
He also has the help of other ex-homosexuals who contribute to the book. It isn't all written to men either - because an ex-lesbian writes part of it.
Whatever society tells us, the reality experienced by Pastors and counsellors all over the world is that there are a significant number of homosexuals who want to change their orientation.
In society at large, if a man wants to leave his wife and adopt a homosexual lifestyle when he is 45, he is applauded for coming out. If a 30 year old man lives for 2 years as a woman and has convinced his counsellors that he should be a woman he is given gender reassignment surgery and some sections of society applaud him for his courage in finding himself.
When guys and girls who have lived a homosexual life and think and act `gay' find they are dissatisfied and become desperate to leave that scene, so many people deny the validity of that choice. Only a hypocrite or someone with their own agenda can deny such people help and support or fail to applaud their courageous stand. There are plenty of voices who say `come out' and hardly anyone who will welcome back those who have spent years indulging themselves in every form of pleasure they desired.
Looking for a way out? This book will help. It isn't magic and it won't make the problems go away, but it will offer advice from people who have walked the journey in front of you and have found a way to satisfaction.
6 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an honest and encouraging book, where Alan Chambers speaks candidly about his own journey. He is clear up front that the journey away from a homosexual lifestyle is not an easy one and that it can't be done alone. His own story, which he shares plenty of throughout the book, is one of finding freedom through relationships with God and other people. His chapter on "Dating, Marriage and Yes... Sex" is particularly helpful, in that it is realistic about what might await a same-sex attracted person in a marriage.
Refreshingly, Alan Chambers resists writing about matters in which he has no personal experience: the chapter on Lesbianism is written by Yvette Schneider.
Overall, this is a short but rich book of a personal journey into freedom and wholeness through forgiveness, authenticity, courage, community and relationship with God.
Refreshingly, Alan Chambers resists writing about matters in which he has no personal experience: the chapter on Lesbianism is written by Yvette Schneider.
Overall, this is a short but rich book of a personal journey into freedom and wholeness through forgiveness, authenticity, courage, community and relationship with God.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A very helpful and loving book
26 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I was surprised reading some of the reviews of this book and could only imagine that these are people who are very closed minded and have not bothered to even read the book.
This book has been very helpful and encouraging to me. I also have walked away from homosexuality and sometimes it is very hurtful not to be given the same respect everyone wants, to be able to self-identify. Alan is respectful and loving toward people who do identify as LGBT but most of his opponents accuse him of exactly what they are guilty of themselves, narrow minded intolerance.
This book has been very helpful and encouraging to me. I also have walked away from homosexuality and sometimes it is very hurtful not to be given the same respect everyone wants, to be able to self-identify. Alan is respectful and loving toward people who do identify as LGBT but most of his opponents accuse him of exactly what they are guilty of themselves, narrow minded intolerance.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Great Book with Hope on Ever Page
19 Sep 2011
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I need to read this book and it has given me hope which is a mother in this situation is all we have. You love your children and want everything for them. Thanks for giving me hope.
63 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Alan Did Not Leave Anything
26 July 2009
Format:Paperback
The book is very faulty and deceptive. The book states that Chambers is in denial--self-denial. He has not gotten past gay desires; he has not gotten past gay attraction. He has simply stated that he pushes the desire down because he believes it is wrong. His book unfortunately is going to be used for other people to do the same. When I went through ex-gay therapy, I was told the same. I had to pray, play sports (gay people love sports), train to be straight, sing hymns when I had gay thoughts, aversion therapy. Of course, because I turned against these methods, I was told I did not have enough faith. I was told that I just needed to marry, and I was even told to fool a woman into marriage since I could not possibly be attracted to her (I was even told to have sex outside of marriage with women to try to get attraction to women). The anti-female bias in the exgay world is amazing--the female does not marry. She is a recepticle. I had a friend who killed himself after 13 years of therapy leaving behind a wife and two daughters--Chamber's methods and ideas essentially led to this suicide. I left because I realized early on that you can't just leave your attractions at the door. They are still there even if the door is closed. The final thing about the book--ask yourself if it is normal to not have sex with a new wife for 6 months. Chambers has admitted that he and his wife could not have sex during that period, and he has told other people to not worry if they have a difficult time doing the same thing. Chambers is free to deny his feelings; however, his choice to suggest others should do the same is dangerous and wrong-headed.
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