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Consenting Adult
Consenting Adult
Author: Laura Z. Hobson
Laura Z. Hobson (1900-1986) is best known for the bestselling 1947 novel GENTLEMEN'S AGREEMENT, in which she exposes the anti-Semitism simmering under the surface of American life. But this was not her only novel, nor was it her only novel on a controversial subject. — CONSENTING ADULT concerns New York couple Ken and Tessa--liberal, intellig...  more »
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ISBN: 105501
Publication Date: 1976
Pages: 286
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Publisher: Warner Bros
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This book and the movie that was based on it is the story of a young man's coming out from his mother's perspective. Laura Z. Hobson proved herself a great writer with a knack for finding issues that are important but may not exactly be alluring with her first book, Genetlman's Agreement. This is a worthy sucessor.

Since the book is now more than 30 years old it is dated in spots but it is still a worthwile read, both for a teen coming out or a family that has one.

While some progress has been made in this area, other parts of this issue are timeless. I enjoyed this read when I first encountered it and its still nice to see others dealing with problems you've faced or are facing.

Read, enjoy, consider, and learn.


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