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Main Title: A life of unlearning : coming out of the church, one man's struggle / Anthony Venn-Brown. Book Cover
Author: Venn-Brown, Anthony
Imprint: Sydney, NSW : New Holland, [2015]
Collation: 275 pages ; paperback ; 23 cm.
Subject: Venn-Brown, Anthony.
Assemblies of God
LGBTQIA+ people
LGBTQIA+ activism
Clergy
Religion and religious buildings
Autobiography
Edition: Revised edition.
ISBN: 9780994152411 (paperback)
Notes:
There comes a time comes when we have to face realities in life. For some, reality slaps them in the face - refusing to be ignored. On the surface, everything looked perfect. Anthony Venn-Brown was a popular, high-profile preacher in Australia's growing mega-churches, such as Hillsong, and happily married father-of-two. Behind the scenes was a different story. Believing homosexuality made him unacceptable to God and others, a secret battle was being fought. After twenty-two years of struggle and torment, a chance meeting forced Anthony to make the toughest decision of his life. Tired of feeling torn and fragmented, he confessed and came out. Abandoned by his church and Christian friends Anthony began his life of unlearning; a lonely journey that made him who he is today. This honest account highlights not only the costs of being true to yourself but that the rewards of authenticity and integrity are worth it. As Anthony's story is ultimately about being true to one's self - whether you're gay or straight, religious or non believer - you'll find relevance in this triumphant autobiography.

Includes bibliographical references.
Result Collection Location Shelf No Status Notes
Non-Fiction Main Library 306.76 VEN Available