{"product_id":"thine-own-self-a-coming-out-novel-paperback","title":"Thine Own Self: A Coming Out Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRyan Provencher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe hardest truth to face... is the one about yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Archer has spent years running from a truth he can barely admit to himself.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a traumatic sexual encounter in high school, Brad leaves for college hoping distance will silence the confusion and fear that have followed him for years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt doesn't. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDates with girls fall apart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNightmares haunt his sleep. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd the truth he's been trying to ignore refuses to stay hidden. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Brad struggles to understand who he really is, the people closest to him-including his loyal friends Chris and Laura-can only help so much. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSooner or later, Brad must face the question he's been avoiding his entire life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho is he really? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender and deeply honest, \u003ci\u003eThine Own Self\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful coming-of-age novel about identity, healing, and the courage it takes to live authentically.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA heartfelt story for young adults, adults questioning their sexuality, and allies, this emotional journey explores the fear, vulnerability, and freedom that come with discovering who you truly are. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecause sometimes the hardest person to be honest with... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eis yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan grew up in Hudson, New Hampshire where he spent the majority of his formative years. He then went on to study film at University of Miami. Now living in Los Angeles with his husband Scott and two dogs (Bert \u0026amp; Ernie), Ryan works in the motion picture business. He has also spent the last eight years volunteering at the Los Angeles LGBT Center where he mentors people through the coming out process. Thine Own Self is his first novel. www.ryanprovencher.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53050550059232,"sku":"9780991545209","price":15.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/0tndACrWHZ9780991545209.webp?v=1781316447","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/thine-own-self-a-coming-out-novel-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}