And You Invited Me in

By Cheryl Moss Tyler

In this compelling novel, the issue of love, compassion, and true belief is brought close to home when a conservative Christian sister has to decide whether or not to accept her brother, despite his sexual identity, back into her home to die in peace.

When Alex Marshall left his stifling small town behind, he felt freedom for the first time in his life. Rejected by his conservative Christian hometown for his homosexuality, Alex becomes a successful lawyer, active in the gay community and committed to his partner, Scott. But tragedy strikes in the form of AIDS, as it rips away Alex's dignity and crushes his body. He is near the end of his life.

Annie Whitley, Alex's sister, is faced with a difficult choice when a call from Alex comes out of the blue. Should she travel to care for her estranged brother--who represents the lifestyle she's been taught to hate and fear--or stay away, deny him, and follow what the town demands? Choosing Alex, she begins to see how her decision impacts the entire community.

And You Invited Me In addresses the moral dilemma that many face: how can people accept or even tolerate a way of life so different from anything they have been taught to believe is acceptable? This interwoven tale speaks of love, compassion, and true belief, as a family reconciles and a town comes to understand the truth of its faith, and is resonant with the hymn of equality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582701660
• ISBN13: 9781582701660
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

WOW!!! INCREDIBLE!!! SUPER!!!

Someone sent me the book because they knew about my family situations and this book is a good for healing. The characters are so real. Annie made a decision to go help her brother Alex die of AIDS. It was real embarassing and in a small town people talk. Her heart is torn between what she was brought up to believe she should do or what her heart wanted her to do. It helped me see what Jesus would do in a situation like this--WWJD. THis is more than about gay people and AIDS. It is about loving someone who is different from you. THis book has taught me a lot about unconditional love. It has also taught me about my responsibility when I see a wrong and don't address it or act on it. Everyone and anyone could benefit from reading this book.

This is a book for today!

A book that addresses an issue that is in the news all the time. A heart-warming story that leaves you feeling great.