English Bibliography / Parents of homosexual persons

Bernstein, Robert Straight Parents, Gay Children (New York: Thunder’s Mouth Press, 2003)".
“Through the collective experience of thousands of families [this book] reveals that…parents can find liberation in the truth about homosexuality…[that] restores and strengthens the bonds of love and understanding they have with their sons and daughters.”

Borhek, Mary Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbian Women and Gay Men and Their Parents (Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press, 1993)
Especially helpful for parents to understand what their children go through and children to understand what their parents go through. )

Dew, Robb Forman The Family Heart: A Memoir of When Our Son Came Out (NY: Addison-Wesley Press, 1994)
With generosity and perception, Robb Dew first takes us into her home and into the heart of her family and then leads us into experiencing how it feels to discover another part of being human. --Gail Goodwin

Fairchild, Betty and Nancy Hayward Now That You Know: What Every Parent Should Know About Homosexuality (New York: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1989)
If a book can help parents understand what a gay son or daughter is trying to share, this one will.

Jennings, Kevin, with Pat Shapiro Always My Child: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered or Questioning Son or Daughter. (New York: Fireside of Simon and Schuster, 2003)
GLSEN cofounder focuses on the day-to-day experiences of adolescents dealing with sexual identity issues. Provides the insights and practical strategies parents need to support their kids and cope themselves.

Lopata, Casey Parents Voice Project: Report on Survey of Catholic Parents of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Daughters and Sons (Fortunate Families 2007)
Results of 229 parent surveys collected in 2006. Includes conclusions and recommendations. Supplemental appendices include all parents comments.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Statement of the Bishops’ Committee on Marriage and Family Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers (Washington: USCC, 1997).