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It Gets Better

Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living

Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living

Edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller

Edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller

Edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller

Edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller

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Jan 25, 2012 | ISBN 9780452297616

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Mar 22, 2011 | ISBN 9781101513408

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    About It Gets Better

    In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, uttered three words that would give rise to a global movement focused on empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth — it gets better

    Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBTQ kids and teens. In response to a number of tragic suicides by LGBTQ 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 LGBTQ teens can’t see a positive future for themselves, we can.

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    Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, making them feel like they have nowhere to turn. This is especially true for LGBT kids and teens who often hide their sexuality for fear of bullying. Without other openly gay adults and mentors in their lives, they can’t imagine what their future may hold. In many instances, gay and lesbian adolescents are taunted – even tortured – simply for being themselves.

    After a number of tragic suicides by LGBT students who were bullied in school, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner Terry Miller to inspire hope for LGBT youth facing harassment. Speaking openly about the bullying they suffered as teenagers, 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. With over 6,000 videos posted and over 20 million views in the first three months alone, the world has embraced the opportunity to provide personal, honest and heartfelt support for LGBT youth everywhere.

    It Gets Better is a collection of expanded essays and new material from celebrities, everyday people and teens who have posted videos of encouragement, as well as new contributors who have yet to post videos to the site. While many of these teens couldn’t see a positive future for themselves, we can. We can show LGBT youth the levels of happiness, potential and positivity their lives will reach if they can just get through their teen years. By sharing these stories, It Gets Better reminds teenagers in the LGBT community that they are not alone – and it WILL get better.

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    Skipping Towards Gomorrah
    The Kid
    See all books by Dan Savage

    About Dan Savage

    Dan Savage’s column, “Savage Love,” is a nationally syndicated sex-advice column read by more than four million people each week…. More about Dan Savage

    About Dan Savage

    Dan Savage’s column, “Savage Love,” is a nationally syndicated sex-advice column read by more than four million people each week…. More about Dan Savage

    Product Details

    Category: Self-Improvement & Inspiration | Biography & Memoir

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Jan 25, 2012 | 352 Pages | 5-5/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780452297616

    Category: Self-Improvement & Inspiration | Biography & Memoir

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Mar 22, 2011 | 352 Pages | ISBN 9781101513408

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    “Handpicked and heartfelt essays from contributors famous and obscure, gay and straight.”— Chicago Sun-Times

    “A masterstroke . . . revolutionary.”— Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City

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