Bent

J. Adams’ BENT: Sexuality, Manhood, & Other Stories is a warm and deeply human memoir of discovering queer identity. Although the focus is on sexual identity, BENT’s greatest strength is its understanding that sexuality is just one component in the complex human search for both self-definition and intimate connection with others. The text does not authoritatively pronounce on sex or gender; it offers the reader insights gleaned from lifelong relationships with family, friends, and lovers, all of which help us understand who we are.