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All-American Boy: A Memoir Paperback – April 1, 1999

by Scott Peck (Author)

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"A survivor's tale that in its universal appeal brings to mind the most compelling aspects of "Gal" and "Shot in the Heart." Through the course of these scathing, inspiring, instructive pages, Scott Peck, writer and human being, grows into one hell of a terrific man."--Michael Dorris.

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Scribner (April 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0684870479
ISBN-13: 978-0684870472
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,064,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3581 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > LGBT
- #9671 in Books > Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Books > LGBT Studies
- #79555 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Specific Demographics

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Powerful, moving, well written autobiography

October 12, 1997

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I found this book to be a powerfully delineated memoir of a man who has an interesting footnote in lesbian and gay history (he testified against the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" gays in the military policy while his career military officer father testified for it). The author is clearly a gifted writer. As a writer myself, I found myself very drawn to his inventive images, and well-constructed turns of phrase, which really illuminated this moving story of how a young man's spirit was almost destroyed by a series of abusive events, both from outside and from w/in by himself as he internalized messages of self-abnegation. This book offers interesting perspectives on both religion and the military and the multigenerational dynamics of a family clearly in pain. Ultimately the book is about healing and transformation as the author slowly casts off the shackles of narrow-mindedness and purges some of his demons. I would like to read more by this talented-if sometimes tormented-young author, who I hope has more to offer the literary world.

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Well written . . . compelling . . . hard to put down

December 28, 1998

Format: Paperback

Having dealt similarly with the author's religious issues, I was unable to close the book until sleep overtook my senses each night. A quick and pleasant read - good book for friends and family who want to understand the painful dynamics involved. Excellent support that homosexuality is not a choice as Peck shares his own failed attempts at heterosexuality and the ensuing self-hatred.
Well-chosen vocabulary and excellent writing with only a few metaphorical ramblings. The digressions, however, seem to represent the author's maddened state-of-mind during the times of most difficult self-conflict. A good introduction for those trying to accept themselves.

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Brett Estey

Wonderful book.

April 10, 2000

Format: Paperback

I read this book during a rough time in my own life and a friend who knew Scott Peck recommended it to me. This man's writing is so beautiful that I really didn't want it to end. I felt like I had come to know this boy. I think that every gay man and woman can identify with parts of this novel and that all parents of gay children should read this. Scott Peck has an incredible, heartfelt and painful story to tell and when he finishes the reader comes out feeling as triumphant at the writer.

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Michael R. Mcdowell

A must for any gay person.

February 15, 1999

Format: Paperback

This is one of the best books on being gay I have read. It is up there with "The Front Runner." All-American Boy forces you to re-live the pain and isolation of growing up gay, helping you to confront it again and purge it. This is a great book both for gays and for their parents who are struggling with understanding.

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Amanda Cunningham

insulting, to say the least.

November 7, 2000

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i admit, it was one of the most well-written books i have ever read. peck definately has a way with words (that's where the two stars come from). i just think he uses them for the wrong thing. one word that i can describe the book in is bitter. i could also add hateful, biast, judjemental, misleading... it made me angry and the only reason i read the whole dang thing is i kept thinking it might get better. he might actually open his eyes. fat chance. the whole book is one big complaint about his childhood and he runs over everybody in the process. and then all of a sudden at the end it gets all happy and touchy-feely and i can't figure out why. all he does is find any way he can to insult christians, giving himself excuses for his stupidity and making himself out to be God. i wouldn't be surprised if half of it was made up. and if it's not, this guy needs to find a better way to crucify people.

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