To be a Gay Man, Will Young
To be a Gay Man, Will Young
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To be a Gay Man

Author: Will Young

Narrator: Will Young

Unabridged: 4 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Virgin Digital

Published: 09/03/2020


Synopsis

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In To Be a Gay Man, Will Young speaks out about gay shame, revealing the impact it had on his own life, how he learned to deal with it, and how he can now truthfully say he is gay and happy.

We know Will as a multi-platinum recording artist, Olivier-nominee, and the first winner of the Idol franchise. But his story began long before his first audition. Looking back on a world where growing up being called gay was the ultimate insult and coming out after a lifetime of hiding his sexuality, Will explores the long-lasting impact repressing his true self has had.

As Will’s own story demonstrates, internalised shame in childhood increases the risk of developing low self-worth, and even self-disgust, leading to destructive behaviours in adult life.

Will revisits the darkest extremes he has been to, sharing his vulnerabilities, his regrets, tracing his own navigation through it all and showing the way for others who might have felt alone in the same experience.

Here you will find a friend, champion and mentor, breaking taboos with frank honesty, and offering invaluable practical advice on overcoming the difficult issues too often faced within the LGBTQ+ community.

© Will Young 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

About Will Young

Will Young was born in 1979. He has sold nine million records and has been nominated for and won numerous awards including two Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello. Will was the subject of a South Bank Show Special and has also appeared on Question Time twice. He is an established actor, having starred in Mrs Henderson Presents with Dame Judi Dench; he also appeared in Noel Coward's The Vortex at the Royal Exchange Theatre and was cast in a lead role in hit TV series Bedlam. More recently he was a co-producer for Ralph Fiennes' Coriolanus. He lives in London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on March 10, 2023

I listened to the audiobook which was perfectly narrated by Will Young himself. He was honest and witty and so very likeable. The content of this book including the existence of gay shame is absolutely important for us to consider and understand in today’s society whether you are a part of the LGBTQI......more

Goodreads review by Katie.dorny on July 30, 2021

A quick book with Will himself as the narrator that is part memoir and part exploration of past and present LGBTQ+ presence in society as general. I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did but listening to this made it all the more witty and enjoyable.......more

Goodreads review by Sophy on May 14, 2021

A very candid and frank book from Will Young in which he not only bravely highlights his own flaws, issues and faults, but takes responsibility for and ownership of them, all in the context of being a gay man. Will's voice is perfectly suited to audiobook, and it comes with a good helping of wit, hu......more

Goodreads review by Anna on April 21, 2022

Wow a very moving and honest story. At times a bit heart breaking. Whether you like Will's music or not this book is worth reading or listening to......more


Quotes

Writes with likable fizz...and colours his vulnerabilities with humour. How brilliant it is that he's written [this book]. The Observer