Part memoir, part groundbreaking polemic, this is a
revolutionary guide for the gay and LGBT community on how to build
happy, secure lives and relationships, and a call-to-arms for
society to protect and nurture young people, regardless of their
sexual orientation.
Matthew Todd is the editor of the UK's bestselling gay magazine, Attitude. In 2011 he was named Men's Magazine Editor of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors and Stonewall Journalist of the Year. In November 2015 he won Editor of the Year in the Men's Brand Category at the British Society of Magazine Editors Awards.He has written for national newspapers, including the Guardian, Observer, Telegraph and Sun. He appears regularly on tv and radio and is a regular seaker at conferences and events, including the Terrence Higgins Trust HIV Prevention CHAPS conference. He lives in London.
"This is an essential read for every gay person on the planet."
*Elton John*
"An essential book... Part sociological polemic and part self-help
book, it zones in on some of the issues that disproportionately
affect the gay community, from depression and anxiety to drug and
alcohol addiction and body and eating disorders. I found myself
both deeply upset and hugely relieved by its candour. After reading
the book, tender as it is, you can’t help but want to share your
own experiences. Consider Straight Jacket a call to arms."
*Independent (i)*
"Matthew Todd thought he had long since dealt with the demons
surrounding his sexuality. In [his] new book, he reveals the crisis
of shame facing the gay community – and how to solve it."
*The Observer*
"Straight Jacket documents Todd’s own childhood experiences, and
the long-term mental health and addiction issues he has suffered;
he is also using it to call for a government inquiry into the
experiences of LGBT children at school."
*Guardian*
"Matthew Todd dares to shine a light on the dark legacy of gay
shame [and] it’s not a pretty sight…There are some uncomfortable
and downright terrifying truths to be confronted in Todd’s
brilliant, essential new book. It’s difficult to underestimate the
importance of Straight Jacket. If you are struggling and want help
and don’t know where to look, this book is a great place to start.
But even if you’re not, [it] is by far one of the most important
books you’ll read this year."
*Gay Community News Ireland*
"Todd doesn’t hold back in calling for a shift both outside and
inside the gay community. He calls out hook-up apps such as Grindr,
the 'mean girls' persona that so many gay men adopt, and the gay
press itself… Straight Jacket isn’t just a self-help book. It’s a
resource for anyone with an interest in knowing what needs to
change to bring about real equality... For that, Matthew Todd has
another reason to be proud."
*Evening Standard*
"Cannot put it down… a book like this is long overdue."
*Charlie Condou*
"An honest and perceptive book."
*Sunday Express*
"Utterly brilliant."
*The Guardian*
"A smashing book."
*Paul O'Grady*
"Excellent… A valuable contribution to mental health and a must
read."
*Dr Christian Jessen*
"One of the most powerful books, sensitively and elegantly written,
I think, that I have ever read."
*Lord Michael Cashman CBE*
"The book everyone is talking about… This is probably the most
important thing I’ll ever read as a gay man. Full of profundity and
fearless honesty."
*Youtuber Calum McSwiggan*
"It’s an important book. I had to read it right through. It tackles
some tough issues and is searingly honest"
*Lorraine Kelly*
"I got so much out of that book and I know a lot of people have.
It’s helping a lot of people. It’s a bible."
*Performance artist David Hoyle*
"I’m about to read Straight Jacket for a second time. Brilliant,
important, inspiring, brave."
*Rucomingout.com's Wayne Dhesi*
"An honest insight into LGBTQ life that everybody should be
enlightened about regardless of sexuality."
*Rylan Clark-Neal*
"This powerful book, I believe, will save lives. I’d like to see
every gay man read this."
*The Guardian*
"A superb book… Have read it twice now."
*Oliver Thring, Times journalist*
"The book we should all be talking about."
*Prowler magazine*
"Thank you for writing this book. It is a must read."
*Activist Bisi Alimi*
"One of the best books we have ever read. Honest, thought provoking
and much needed."
*Q Scene magazine*
"Finally started to read Straight Jacket. I’m already blown away.
An incredibly honest and insightful read. Bravo Matthew."
*Journalist Tom Knight*
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