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Education \u2013 Books<\/span><\/h1>\n

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EASY TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Online Library<\/h1>\n

The following titles are our recommended readings for the subject of gay & lesbian relationships; we have selected them especially with parents in mind. Most of the titles are available for borrowing through our PFLAG libraries.<\/h4>\n

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BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/h1>\n

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDFS<\/p>\n

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PFLAG BOOKLET<\/h2>\n

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Developed here in Sydney. It will answer a number of your questions.<\/p>\n

DOWNLOAD IN YOUR LANGUAGE<\/p>\n

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PFLAG OUR HISTORY<\/h2>\n

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Written by Pamela Garske, member of PFLAG NSW Inc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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PFLAG CONFERENCE<\/h2>\n

COMBATING HOMOPHOBIA<\/h2>\n

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June 2004<\/p>\n

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JUSTICE MICHAEL KIRBY LECTURE<\/h2>\n

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This is a transcript of an address given by Justice Kirby to the Pitt St (Sydney) Uniting Church on 31st March. It is a very interesting talk and well worth the read.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MY CHILD IS GAY<\/h2>\n

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Bryce McDougall (Allen & Unwin 1998)<\/span><\/p>\n

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BEYOND ACCEPTANCE<\/h2>\n

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GW Griffin, M&A Wirth (Prentice Hall 1986)<\/span><\/p>\n

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INVISIBLE FAMILIES<\/h2>\n

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by Terry Stewart. Invisible Families provides a starting point to help family members talk openly about homosexuality, heal rifts and achieve a loving understanding. Counsellors, teachers, friends and anyone who is part of the Family will find Invisible Families to be useful for its insight and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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COMING OUT TO PARENTS<\/h2>\n

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Mary V Borhek (Pilgrim Press 1993)<\/span><\/p>\n

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INSIDE OUT<\/h2>\n

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edited by Erin Shales (ISBN 186395259)<\/span><\/p>\n

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COMING OUT, COMING HOME<\/h2>\n

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Joan Golding & Peter Wood MSC (Spectrum Press)<\/span><\/p>\n

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