Reflections of a Rock Lobster: A Story about Growing Up Gay (An AlyCat Title) [Paperback]

Aaron Fricke (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books; 1st mass market printing edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555836070
• ISBN-13: 978-1555836078
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amends for Homophobia, May 31, 1998

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This review is from: Reflections of a Rock Lobster: A Story about Growing Up Gay (An AlyCat Title) (Paperback)

Being a graduate of the class of 1980, Cumberland High School, I find it so interesting that I and others who spoke out against Aaron are now living openly gay lifestyles. I enjoyed the book itself because it reminded me of just how anti-gay a gay person can be (i.e. myself). Aaron had guts and was a pioneer for the gay rights movement as we know it today. I only wish that I had the willpower at that stage of my life to have stood up with him rather than condemn him. Thanks for the book Aaron--you did well and we all owe you a debt of gratitude.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful book for gay teens, December 20, 1999

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Jason Horne (Arizona, U.S.A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflections of a Rock Lobster: A Story about Growing Up Gay (An AlyCat Title) (Paperback)

When I came out at fourteen my mother bought "Reflections of a Rock Lobster" for me as her way of showing support. This book was very helpful to me at that time in my life. It was well written and kept my interest. The fact that it dealt with feelings and issues many gay teens face made me feel more comfortable to be myself. I would recommend anyone who knows of a gay teen who has just come out and needs support, or any teen for that matter to have them read this book. If you have read this book and liked it I would also recommend "Not Like Other Boys--Growing Up Gay, A Mother and Son Look Back" by Marlene Fanta Shyer, Christopher Shyer.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Realistic, Unglamorized Look Into The Life of a Gay Teen, April 6, 1999

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This review is from: Reflections of a Rock Lobster: A Story about Growing Up Gay (An AlyCat Title) (Paperback)

Like I said in my summary, this book portrays a realistic and unglamorized portayal of the life of a gay teen. As an educator, I would highly reccommend this book to any of my juniors or seniors that are facing discrimination or living in a world of confusion. Without being overly political, Arron Fricke tackles the world of homophobia, exposing the lies that work as the foundation for many arguments.