An illuminating glimpse into a child’s sequestered world of abuse, homophobia, and religious extremism. Terry’s memoir is a compelling, poignant and occasionally humorous look into the Jehovah’s Witness faith—a religion that refers to itself as The Truth—and a brave account of Terry’s successful escape from a troubled past, learning that Truth is a concept of honesty rather than false righteousness. He eventually left the Witness faith to become a cowboy, riding bulls in the rodeo.
Book Information:
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-61153-513-6
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61153-537-2
Prices: $18.99 paperback, $6.99 ebook
Release Date: October 22, 2024
Distribution: Ingram for Print, IPG for eBook
Page Count: 308
Nominated for the Over The Rainbow Book List by the American Library Association in July 2012
Named Best LGBT Debut and Best LGBT Non-Fiction of 2013 by Rainbow Book Awards.
“Cowboys, Armageddon and The Truth tells a real hero’s journey. Terry proves to be a wonderful model of the sensitive gay man rising up through and out of religious orthodoxy and coming into his own. This book is about the gay hero’s journey.” -Toby Johnson, author of Gay Spirituality
”Scott Terry’s gritty, colorful account of his church-choked years is insightful and cringe-inducing-a window into the lives of people with a terrible need to confine themselves in rigid little boxes. I shuddered at his predicament, marveled at his resilience, and was heartened by his breakthrough.” -Will Fellows, author of Farm Bo
”Scott Terry’s stirring memoir illustrates the maiming pain that families can inflict on their members, especially the young and powerless, and the many ways that orthodox religion can isolate and warp its believers.” -Jeff Mann, author of Purgatory
”A lively, affectionate autobiography with messages of inspiration and acceptance.” –Kirkus Reviews
“A whiplash piece of literary reporting, about a family of children growing up poor and religiously abused in the rural West, and one child miraculously finding himself in spite of everything. I was riveted. Will make sure to get it for my personal library.” –Patricia Nell Warren
