The Thousand-Petaled Lotus: Growing Up Gay in the Southern Baptist Church - Softcover

Michael Fields

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626526494 ISBN 13: 9781626526495

Publisher: Langdon Street Press, 2014

Synopsis

Growing up in a strict Southern Baptist community can be challenging for a child whose sexuality is considered a sin. In The Thousand-Petaled Lotus: Growing Up Gay in the Southern Baptist Church, Michael Fields takes readers on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through his Nashville childhood, one filled with Southern characters, sexual awakening, anguished prayer, and an exhilarating search for truth.

In the Hindu tradition, the thousand-petaled lotus is the saharara chakra at the top of the head, which blossoms at the moment of enlightenment. The Thousand-Petaled Lotus is structured as just that, a lotus of many petals unfolding. Fields' journey to reconcile his faith with his sexuality is a captivating story that blossoms when he finds what Jesus called ''the kingdom of heaven'' and sees that it is here now. The Thousand-Petaled Lotus is a rare story of personal and spiritual discovery, complete with metaphysical reflections, droll wit, and storytelling full of Southern charm.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Fields was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Deep Springs College and Columbia University before earning his masters degree in social work at Fordham. Michael is employed as a program director at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He lives in New York City with his partner, now husband, of thirty-five years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Langdon Street Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626526494
• ISBN 13: 9781626526495
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290