Selected Readings
If you can’t find these books at your local bookstore, you can order them conveniently and confidentially online through the mail from Evergreen International or from Regeneration Books (see the Organizations page).
Desires in Conflict: Answering the Struggle for Sexual Identity, by Joe Dallas (Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR, 1991). This Christian book provides practical, effective help for restoring sexual wholeness. It also provides information for family members and friends on how to give loving support and explains the rage felt by gay activists. The appendix gives answers to the pro-gay theology. Two chapters address lesbian concerns.
A Place in the Kingdom: Spiritual Insights from Latter-day Saints about Same-Sex Attraction, edited by Garrick Hyde and Ginger Hyde (Century Publishing, Salt Lake City, UT, 1997). This book is a collection of life-story essays of men and women struggling with same-sex attraction, as well as spouses and parents. It provides both hope and perspective.
Resolving Homosexual Problems: A Guide for LDS Men, by Jason Park (Century Publishing, Salt Lake City, UT, 1997). This book explains same-sex attractions from an LDS perspective and gives practical suggestions on how to resolve your homosexual problems. The companion book Helping LDS Men Resolve their Homosexual Problems is written to suggest to others how they may help the LDS man as he struggles with these issues.
Helping LDS Men Resolve their Homosexual Problems: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Church Leaders, by Jason Park (Century Publishing, Salt Lake City, UT, 1997). This book explains same-sex attractions from an LDS context and suggests how to help a man who is struggling to resolve his homosexual problems. It is written as a companion to Resolving Homosexual Problems: A Guide for LDS Men, which is written to the LDS man.
Understanding Male Homosexual Problems: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints by Jason Park (Century Publishing, Salt Lake City, UT, 1997). This short booklet gives a brief overview of the causes, challenges, and solutions to homosexual problems from an LDS perspective.
You Don’t Have to be Gay, by J. A. Konrad (Pacific House Publishing, Newport Beach, CA, 1987). This easy-to-read book is written as a series of letters to a young man unfulfilled in his homosexuality. It teaches from a Christian perspective that people are not "born that way," that homosexuality is not a problem in relating to members of the opposite sex, and that homosexuality can be changed.
AMCAP Journal, vol. 19, no. 1–1993 (Salt Lake City, UT, 1993). This issue of the journal is devoted to the topic of homosexuality and contains articles, interviews and book reviews on homosexuality. It gives pertinent information about homosexuality.
Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic, by Elizabeth R. Moberly (James Clarke & Co., Cambridge, England, 1983). A short, scholarly book on the root causes of homosexuality. Although hard for some to understand, this enlightening book states that the homosexual condition is an emotional and social problem, not just a sexual problem. It explains that the homosexual condition is a misguided attempt to fulfill normal developmental needs which for some reason were not fulfilled earlier. It distinguishes between the homosexual condition and its expression in homosexual activity.
Coming Out of Homosexuality: New Freedom for Men & Women, by Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 1993). This Christian book is written to people struggling with same-sex attractions. It provides straightforward ideas and helps.
Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality, A, by Dr. Joseph Nicolosi & Linda Ames Nicolosi. (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 2002) The Nicolosis provide clear insights for identifying potential developmental roadblocks, and give practical advice to parents for helping their children securely identify with their gender. The book is replete with personal stories from parents, children and ex-gay strugglers.
Homosexual No More: Practical Strategies for Christians Overcoming Homosexuality, by Dr. William Consiglio (Victor Books, Wheaton, IL, 1991). Based on teachings developed for Christian ex-gay group meetings, this book identifies six stages of homosexual development and gives practical strategies for change, including principles of daily self-therapy.
Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality: A New Clinical Approach, by Joseph Nicolosi, Ph.D. (Jason Aronson, Inc, Northvale, NJ, 1991). Although written as a resource for therapists, this book can give insights and practical helps to those who struggle with homosexuality themselves. The book is helpful, readable, and consistent with general Christian teaching.
Born That Way? by Erin Eldridge (Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, UT, 1994). This LDS book describes the author’s personal struggle with same-sex feelings and how she overcame them through the power of Jesus Christ and by applying gospel principles.
Understanding and Helping Those Who Have Homosexual Problems: Suggestions for Ecclesiastical Leaders (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992, item number 32250). This booklet gives information to Church leaders on how to counsel and help.
Healing Homosexuality: Case Stories of Reparative Therapy, by Joseph Nicolosi, Ph.D. (Jason Aronson, Inc., Northvale, NJ, 1993). Personal testimonies from homosexual men who tried to accept a gay identity but were dissatisfied and then benefitted from psychotherapy to help free them from homosexuality. Offers insight to both therapists and patients who see homosexuality as a treatable condition. Discusses how group therapy heals and how reparative therapy works.
"Understanding Homosexuality and the Reality of Change" (Impact Resources, P.O. Box 1169, Murrieta CA 92564–1169, phone 800/333–6475). This sixty–minute video suitable for family viewing contains interviews with two men and two women on the roots of homosexual orientation and the change process, as well as interviews with therapists Joe Dallas and Joseph Nicolosi. This professional video is a valuable resource.
"Homosexuality: Hot Topics for Teens" (Media International, 313 E. Broadway, Suite 202, Glendale CA 91209, phone 800/477–7575). This is a fast-paced video is geared for teenagers. It is a shortened, sixteen-minute version of the video "Understanding Homosexuality and the Reality of Change." It includes a leader’s study guide.
Homosexuality & Hope: A Psychologist Talks About Treatment and Change, by Gerard van den Aardweg (Servant Books, Ann Arbor, MI, 1985). This book states that homosexuality is a psychological problem that can be successfully treated. It discusses self-pity, inferiority complex, self-centeredness, and the value of humor. It states that homosexuality is not genetically based.