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It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living Paperback - 2012

by Dan Savage (Editor); Terry Miller (Editor)

"It Gets Better" is a collection of original essays and testimonials written to LGBT teens from a variety of people, including celebrities, politicians, parents, and other ordinary people, emphasizing the possibilities of a positive future for them.


Summary

Every story can change a life.

Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens. In response to a number of tragic suicides by LGBT students, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner, Terry Miller. Speaking openly about the bullying they suffered, and how they both went on to lead rewarding adult lives, their video launched the It Gets Better Project YouTube channel and initiated a worldwide phenomenon.

It Gets Better is a collection of original essays and expanded testimonials written to teens from celebrities, political leaders, and everyday people, because while many LGBT teens can't see a positive future for themselves, we can.

From the publisher

Dan Savage is the editorial director of Seattle's weekly newspaper, The Stranger. Terry Miller is an event promoter, musician, and DJ. They were married in Canada and live in Seattle with their son, DJ.

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  • Title It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
  • Author Dan Savage (Editor); Terry Miller (Editor)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Books
  • Date 2012-01-25
  • Features Bibliography, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780452297616 / 0452297613
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 in (20.32 x 13.46 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 14 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 9 - 12
  • Themes
    • Sex & Gender: Gay
    • Sex & Gender: Lesbian
    • Topical: Lgbt
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
    • Topical: Teen
  • Library of Congress subjects Happiness, Bullying
  • Dewey Decimal Code 306.766

Media reviews

"A masterstroke . . . revolutionary."

About the author

Dan Savage is the editorial director of Seattle's weekly newspaper, The Stranger. Terry Miller is an event promoter, musician, and DJ. They were married in Canada and live in Seattle with their son, DJ.
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