Sanchezs getting it latest exploration of the lives of gay teenagers centers on high school senior paul, a devout christian teen who lives in. Goodreads members voted the god box into the following lists. Yes would you be willing to try another book from alex sanchez. Sexual and religious identity amos lassen alex sanchez has done so much good for our community. Pdf the god box by alex sanchez download pdf free ebook. It was adapted into a play in 2009 which had its world premiere performance at sacred heart preparatory in atherton, ca. This is an unforgettable book on an extremely timely topic that strives to open minds on both ends of the spectrum.
You came here in search of book the god box, written by author alex sanchez. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. The god box 2007, a novel by alex sanchez, focuses on the conflict and friendship between two christian teenage boys, one openly gay and the other struggling to accept his sexuality. Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela young man who says hes both christian and. The god box how could i choose betwen my sexuality and my spirituality, two of. Ive read other books by alex sanchez and in the god box this book opened up my eyes the most, if your a christian this book makes you more aware of what the. Sanchez captures the journey of navigating faith and accepting being gay as a gift from god with extraordinary insight and grace. The first edition of the novel was published in october 9th 2007, and was written by alex sanchez. Free download or read online the god box pdf epub book.
This book is a gift not just to teenagers, but to those who love and work with them. Occasionally reading more like a manual on dispelling homophobic misinterpretations of bible verse than a novel, this is still an important work about selfacceptance and the meaning of god s love. Jane kivik free download or read online the god box pdf epub book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The god box by alex sanchez paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela young man who. Paul has lived his entire life being taught that homosexuality is wrong and a sin, and trying to keep his own secret feelings towards guys to himself while attempting to change them.
May 05, 2009 buy the paperback book the god box by alex sanchez at indigo. Its not beautiful, the characters are a little onedimensional. The god box alex sanchez to those who believe in a loving god and those who struggle to love themselves. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in hardcover format. Like the rest of those who identify themselves as a part of the gay community, gay teens face persecution and widespread homophobia. Reviews of the the god box to date in regards to the ebook weve the god box comments people never have still quit his or her report on the game, you arent make out the print still.
Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela young man who says hes both christian and gay, two things that paul didnt. Sharing my mothers gift of faith, love and letting go. The god box theres a new book from alex sanchez about a high school kid coming to terms with his belief in god and his homosexuality. Lambda literary awardwinning author alex sanchez tackles a subject.
The god box by alex sanchez paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuel a young. High school senior paul has dated angie since middle school, and theyre good. This acclaimed book by alex sanchez is available at in several formats for your ereader. Rainbow boys 2001, rainbow high 2003, rainbow road 2005, so hard to say 2004, getting it 2006, the god box 2007, and bait 2009. Lambda literary foundation honored alex with an outstanding midcareer novelists prize. Homo sapiens is the only species in all of nature that responds with hate to homosexuality. The god box has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. For the past couple of months, i have been struggling as well with my sexuality and after reading this book and the god box also written by alex sanchez. Alex sanchez he is the author of the teen novels boyfriends with girlfriends, bait, the god box, getting it, rainbow boys, rainbow high, and rainbow road, as well as the lambda awardwinning middlegrade novel so hard to say. How could i choose betwen my sexuality and my spirituality, two of the. I recommend this to anyone struggling, wondering, or even just wanting to read this book out of curiosity to read it. This book is a must read for all youth, gay and straight. Buy the paperback book the god box by alex sanchez at indigo.
Sanchez is the author of seven books for young adults. Paul is a mexicanamerican boy growing up in a conservative texas town. The main characters of this lgbt, young adult story are. The god box by alex sanchez overview paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela young man who says hes both christian and gay, two things that paul didnt think could coexist in one person. The god box, the awardwinning novel about gay christian teens by alex. This is an unforgettable book on an extremely timely topic that strives to open minds on both ends of epub the spectrum. Sharing my mothers gift of faith, love and letting go quinlan, mary lou, quinlan, mary lou on. Would you consider the audio edition of the god box to be better than the print version. The god box is a great book for any individual struggling to reconcile their spiritual beliefs with their sexuality. His novel, bait, won the 2009 florida book award gold medal for ya fiction. The god box book by alex sanchez official publisher page.
Buy a cheap copy of the god box book by alex sanchez. The god box by alex sanchez jessicas guide to books for. Alex sanchez is the author of the rainbow boys trilogy of teen novels, along with the god box, getting it, and the lambda awardwinning middlegrade novel so hard to say. Alex sanchez has 53 books on goodreads with 2923 ratings. He is the author of the teen novels boyfriends with girlfriends, bait, the god box, getting it, rainbow boys, rainbow high, and rainbow road, as well as the lambda awardwinning middlegrade novel so hard to say. Open and affirming coalition of the united church of christ the god box sanchez. Pdf the god box book by alex sanchez free download 272. Well talk with him about the new book and just who his biggest audience really is and its not gay boys. The god box book by alex sanchez official publisher. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. The god box by alex sanchez book cover, description, publication history. About the author alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth.
Texas destiny texas trilogy book 1 pdf book download online. Subsequent books have won additional awards, including the lambda literary award. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the god box. Then one day, manuel, a new transfer student, comes into his school and turns pauls world upside down. Sanchez takes on the myth that homosexuals are ungodly in this sometimes melodramatic tale. Dec 14, 2010 alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. Alex sanchez, quote from the god box my grandma once told me the church should stay out of peoples pants. Acknowledgments with gratitude to my editor, david gale. I found myself in this story and wish that it had been there for me when i was growing up. However, it can also be a resource for youth groups and other religious groups. Alex sanchez is a mexicanamerican author of awardwinning novels for teens and adults.
Two excellent resources, one for teens, one for adults, bringing to life the faith struggles of lgbt persons seeking to reconcile their desire to be faithful christians with their sexual orientation. Sanchez s getting it latest exploration of the lives of gay teenagers centers on high school senior paul, a devout christian teen who lives in texas with his widowed father, takes his longtime. The god box tends to be a bit more issueoriented than characteroriented once openly gay manuel comes to school, it seems like sexuality is all anyone can talk about. His first novel, rainbow boys 2001, was selected by the american library association ala, as a best book for young adults. His books, the popular rainbow series rainbow boys, rainbow high and rainbow road are now considered classics for young gays. Alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. The god box quotes showing 115 of 15 whats unnatural is homophobia. Any reader can benefit from the insight alex sanchez provides. The god box book by alex sanchez 2 available editions. Read the god box by alex sanchez available from rakuten kobo. The god box is not the most wellwritten book ive read.
Thinking outside the fundamentalist god box the god box by alex sanchez. Sanchezs new novel the god box deals with the issue of spirituality and homosexuality as he looks at the problems that young people have when they realize that their sexual ideas are not in sync with what their religion tells them. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the god box. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela young man who says hes both christian and gay, two things that paul didnt think could coexist in one person. The god box isbn 9781416909002 pdf epub alex sanchez. The drama plays out in alex sanchez s new book the god box. Theres a new book from alex sanchez about a high school kid coming to terms with his belief in god and his homosexuality. Even so, readers will sympathize with confused paul, who wants to do the right thing, if only he can figure out what that is. Pdf the god box book by alex sanchez free download 272 pages.
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