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Overview: Anthony Venn-Brown grew up in an era where homosexual men were imprisoned or mental health professionals tried to cure then through aversion or shock treatment. In his late teens Anthony committed his life to Christ believing God would do the miracle he longed for; to become ‘normal’. Exorcisms, gay conversion therapy, 40-day fasts were some of his desperate attempts to become straight. As a married man and father of two, Anthony followed his call to the ministry and eventually became a leader in Australia’s Assemblies of God and popular preacher in Australia’s mega-churches, such as Hillsong. After 22 years of struggle, meeting Jason forced Anthony to make the toughest decision of his life; maintain the façade he had created or be true to himself and lose it all. Tired of feeling torn and fragmented, he confessed and came out, and the results of that confession took him on a lonely journey that made him who he is today.
Anthony’s autobiography ‘A Life of Unlearning’ has enabled thousands of gay and lesbian people from church backgrounds to find resolution of their faith and sexuality and been a source of information and inspiration for others. Touched by the many emails he received from readers of his story.
In 2020 Anthony was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the LGBTIQ community
Genre: Non-Fiction > Biographies & Memoirs > Religious > Lgbtq > Body; Mind & Spirit > Inspiration & Personal Growth
There comes a time when we have to face realities in life. For some, reality slaps them in the face, refusing to be ignored.
On the surface, everything looked perfect. Anthony Venn-Brown was a popular, high-profile, Pentecostal preacher in Australia’s growing mega-churches, such as Hillsong, and happily married father-of-two. Behind the scenes was a different story. Believing homosexuality made him unacceptable to God and others, a secret battle was being fought. After twenty-two years of prayer, struggle, torment, gay conversion therapy and marriage, a chance meeting forced Anthony to make the toughest decision of his life. Tired of feeling torn and fragmented, he confessed and came out. Abandoned by his church and Christian friends Anthony began his life of unlearning; a lonely journey that made him who he is today.
This honest account highlights not only the costs of being true to yourself but that the rewards of authenticity and integrity are worth it.
As Anthony’s story is ultimately about being true to one’s self: whether you’re gay or straight, religious or non-believer, you’ll find relevance in this triumphant autobiography.
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