What We Wish We Had Known

This resource discusses sexual orientation and gender identityissues that can be

delicate and emotionally charged for many families and that are too often 

surrounded by silence and confusion.

Written in a Question-and-Answer format and with extensive references, the book 

covers scientific, social, family and theological perspectives. 

It draws on the insights of recognized experts in multiple fields, including history, 

sociology, law, medicine, psychology, anthropology, human and civil rights, and 

Biblical studies.  

Its purpose is to educate, to reduce fear and estrangement within families, and to 

help in the healing of broken relationships.

There has been an extraordinary response to the book, which was first published in 

the Spring of 2000.  As of September 2015, the congregation publishing the book has 

received requests forand distributedover 21,000 hard copies to individuals, 

families, professionals and organizations throughout the United States and 

internationally.  Groups requesting the resource represent a broad diversity of faith 

traditions, as well as secular organizations.

Many hundreds of readers have written to the church over the years, sharing with 

the congregation how the resource has impacted their lives.  One of the very first 

responses was a simple, hand-written letter from central Florida:  "Thank you!  A 

copy has helped prevent a teenage suicide and helped us heal family relationships."  

The Spanish and Russian translations of the e-book will also become available in the 

Fall of 2015.

Dettagli