The Downers Grove Public Library has many books to help gay and lesbian individuals in the various aspects of their lives. Other titles here offer help to relatives and friends to answer questions and promote love and understanding.

Coming Out
305.9 SIG
Outing Yourself: How to Come Out as Lesbian or Gay to Your Family, Friends and Coworkers by Michelangelo Signorile1995

306.766 BON
Family Outing by Chastity Bono1998
The daughter of Sonny and Cher weaves her own story with those of other gays and lesbians to illustrate the phases, pitfalls and rewards of coming out.

306.766 MAC
Now That I’m Out, What Do I Do? by Brian McNaught1997
The author leads the reader through the issues they will have to confront as they try to find a safe meaningful place in an often hostile world.

306.766 OUT
Out in All Directions: The Almanac of Gay and Lesbian America1995
A useful guide to issues and resources and an informative mirror of the American lesbian and gay experience.

Relationships
305.389664 SUL
Boyfriend 101: A Gay Man’s Guide to Dating, Romance and Finding True Love by Jim Sullivan2003

306.766 HAL
Lesbians in Committed Relationships: Extraordinary Couples, Ordinary Lives by Lynn Haley-Banez2002

306.7662 HAZ
Moving On: The Gay Man’s Guide for Coping When a Relationship Ends by Dann Hazel1999

306.7662 KAN
My Guy: A Gay Man’s Guide to a Lasting Relationship by Martin Kantor2002

306.7662 MAR
The Male Couple’s Guide: Finding a Man, Making a Home, Building a Life by Eric Marcus1999

306.848 CLU
Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships by D. Merilee Clunis2000

Parenting
306.85 BEN
Reinventing the Family: The Emerging Story of Lesbian and Gay Parents by Laura Benkov1994

306.874 GAY
Gay and Lesbian Parenting2001

306.8742 STR
Gay Dads: A Celebration of Gay Fatherhood by David Strah2003

649.1 CLU
Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children by D. Merilee Clunis2003

Practical Matters
332.024 LUS
4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples by Harold L. Lustig1999

346.73 CUR
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples by Hayden Curry2002

346.73 SEN
Every Trick in the Book: The Essential Lesbian and Gay Legal Guide by Mark Senak2002

395.22 AYE
The Essential Guide to Lesbian and Gay Weddings by Tess Ayers1999

613.086 LES
Lesbian Health Book: Caring for Ourselves1997

613.086 PEN
The Gay Men’s Wellness Guide: The National Lesbian and Gay Health Association’s Complete Book of Physical, Emotional and Mental Health and Well-being for Every Gay Male by Robert E. Penn1997


Travel
914 FRO
Frommer’s Gay & Lesbian Europe: The Top Cities and Resorts2003

917.3 FOD
Fodor’s Gay Guide to the USA by Andrew Collins2001

Teens
305.235 RIC
Growing Up Gay in America: Informative and Practical Advice for Teen Guys Questioning Their Sexuality and Growing Up Gay by Jason Rich2002

306.766 BAS
Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth—and Their Allies by Ellen Bass1996

306.766 POL
The Journey Out: A Guide for and about Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Teens by Rachael Pollack1995

For Young Children
These stories for children portray a positive look at the gay and lesbian lifestyle.

*JE VIGNA
My Two Uncles by Judith Vigna1995

*JE WIL
Daddy’s Roommate by Michael Willhoite1990

*J 306.766 GRE
Zack’s Story: Growing Up with Same-Sex Parents by Keith Elliot Greenberg1996

Family, Friends and the Workplace
305.235 JEN
Always My Child: A Parents Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered or Questioning Son or Daughter by Kevin Jennings2003

306.76 HOP
Straight Women, Gay Men: Absolutely Fabulous Friendships by Robert H. Hopcke1999

306.766 FAI
Now That You Know: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Their Gay and Lesbian Children by Betty Fairchild1998

306.766 MAR
Is It a Choice?: Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Gay and Lesbian People by Eric Marcus1999

306.7662 CLA
Loving Someone Gay by Donald H. Clark1997
Offers insights and guidance to gay men and lesbians their families, friends and professionals who counsel with them.

306.874 BER
Straight Parents Gay Children: Keeping Families Together by Robert A. Bernstein2003

306.874 HOW
Dress Codes: Of Three Girlhoods—My Mother’s, My Father’s and Mine by Noelle Howey2002
A candid look at a teenager and her mother’s struggle with her father’s transformation from a bad-tempered dad to a loving transgendered woman.

Periodicals
The Downers Grove Library subscribes to The Advocate, which reports on the gay and lesbian communities’ political issues, social concerns and entertainment interests.

Prepared by Janet Cole, August 2003