Side by Side: On Having a Gay or Lesbian Sibling

About this book

In this first-of-its-kind book, Andrew Gottlieb, author of "Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak and "Sons Talk About Their Gay Fathers: Life Curves, continues his landmark exploration of family and sexuality. In Side by Side, 18 men and women from varying religious and economic backgrounds speak frankly about the experience of what it was like to find out about their sibling's homosexuality and how that knowledge affected them over time. Some of their perspectives may surprise you. Many will move you. What they have to say is revealing--about themselves, about the nature of sibling relationships, and about the role of their generation within the larger family.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Side by Side: On Having a Gay or Lesbian Sibling" by Andrew R. Gottlieb was banned at the school level across various districts in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. This ban reflects a broader trend of challenges against educational materials that address LGBTQ+ themes, often initiated by local parent-teacher associations and conservative advocacy groups. The specific outcomes of these challenges have varied, with some districts upholding the bans while others have faced legal scrutiny regarding the implications for free speech and educational access.

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