When Miguel Pires, a local lifeguard, saves Jonah Laidley from a near fatal swimming accident, he inadvertently awakens in Jonah desires that bring lethal forces against both of them. Separated from his crush by age and cultural divides, Jonah must grapple with his fundamentalist upbringing and blossoming queer sexuality on his own. Life takes Jonah on a powerful journey between waking reality, shamanistic trances and apocalyptic visions, where he discovers the answer to his paramount question... Why am I gay?
If you've struggled with coming out over fears of losing your faith for being gay then Jonah: A Gay Teenager's Journey for Love Through the Magical Realism of Faith is a must read.
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