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Random House presents the audio edition of Straight Jacket, written and read by Matthew Todd.

Winner Boyz best LGBT book 2017

Short-listed for the Polari book prize 2017

Straight Jacket is a revolutionary clarion call for gay men, the wider LGBT community and their friends and family. Part memoir, part groundbreaking polemic, it looks beneath the shiny facade of contemporary gay culture and asks if gay people are as happy as they could be - and if not, why not?

Meticulously researched, courageous and life-affirming, Straight Jacket offers invaluable practical advice on how to overcome a range of difficult issues. It also recognises that this is a watershed moment, a piercing wake-up call to arms for the gay and wider community to acknowledge the importance of supporting all young people - and helping older people to transform their experience and finally get the lives they really want.

©2018 Matthew Todd (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks Gay Studies LGBTQ+ Studies Mental Health Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking Health

Critic reviews

"This is an essential read for every gay person on the planet." (Elton John)
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-Can trigger major depression: feeling that I'm f*cked.

-Why on Earth overall 🌟🌟 🌟 🌟

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First ever book in reviewed and I’m absolutely speechless my heart aches for such a beautiful story #Go!HeWaitsForYou

Amazing

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A real eye-opener. I had always looked at my own experiences as individual events throughout my life. This book made me realise how much was connected and I still have some unresolved issues around my sexuality. Even if your not seeking help this gives you an accurate objective view of life as a homosexual.

Truly, a must read for Gay Men!

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Brilliant, so true and so heartbreaking. Lots for everyone - straight, gay, everyone - to identify with. One of the most powerful books I have read in a long time.

Wonderful, recommending it to everyone.

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This book is a MUST for all audiences especially LGBTQ+ individuals. The story and information can help prevent/reduce the chances of individuals falling down the dark rabbit hole of internalised shame, fear and self-hatred, but most importantly it opens a very important discussion on destructive impulsive behaviour and drug addiction which is usually not addressed in gay culture.

IMPORTANT, INFORMATIVE & BEAUTIFUL

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