The Family Outing
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Jessi Hempel
“Fascinating, funny, and wise, The Family Outing is an affirmation to all of us who know the pain and shame of hiding our truest self, and a stirring invitation into the courage, freedom, and joy of living our whole truth.”—Glennon Doyle, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed, founder of Together RisingA striking and remarkable literary memoir about one family’s transformation, with almost all of them embracing their queer identities.Jessi Hempel was raised in a seemingly picture-perfect, middle-class American family. But the truth was far from perfect. Her father was constantly away from home, traveling for work, while her stay-at-home mother became increasingly lonely and erratic. Growing up, Jessi and her two siblings struggled to make sense of their family, their world, their changing bodies, and the emotional turmoil each was experiencing. And each, in their own way, was hiding their true self from the world.By the time Jessi reached adulthood, everyone in her family had come out: Jessi as gay, her sister as bisexual, her father as gay, her brother as transgender, and her mother as a survivor of a traumatic experience with an alleged serial killer. Yet coming out was just the beginning, starting a chain reaction of other personal revelations and reckonings that caused each of them to question their place in the world in new and ultimately liberating ways.
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Author
Jessi Hempel
Pages
320
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2022-10-04
ISBN
0063079038 9780063079038
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"I really, really enjoyed this memoir, as someone from a family of queer kids, this hit home. I struggled to follow the timeline throughout, but it ultimately didn’t matter too much. <br/>A cozy yet illuminating read."
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"This was my favorite book of 2022. I don't know Jessi Hempel personally but I listen to her podcast "Hello Monday" every week and find her to be very relatable. I was so excited to read her memoir and it didn't disappoint. It's beautifully written and a fiercely honest portrayal of her experiences. Jessi's willingness to share her story encouraged me to explore my vulnerability and be more open with those closest to me."