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Albert - October 5, 0. Write a Comment Email Required Name Required Website. She writes about the friends she made along the way—Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, and others—writing songs, recording and touring together, some of the friendships developing into romantic attachments that did not end happily.

Keeping the truth of who she was clutched deep inside, trying to ignore it in a world she longed to be a part of—and now was—a world in which country music stars had never been, could not be, openly gay. I will do all I can with what I have been given. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. Published May 4th by Pantheon first published More Details Other Editions 4. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Like Me , please sign up.

Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. I read this without knowing anything about Chely Wright, and it actually made me a permanent fan of hers. Such a unique and well written book about her struggles as a gay country music singer trying to make it big and fit into a world that doesn't know what to do with people that are different.

What I found most interesting is Chely's self-destructive behaviour throughout this time, where her struggle to balance her religious beliefs with her clear and defined homosexuality ultimately lead to dep I read this without knowing anything about Chely Wright, and it actually made me a permanent fan of hers.

What I found most interesting is Chely's self-destructive behaviour throughout this time, where her struggle to balance her religious beliefs with her clear and defined homosexuality ultimately lead to depression and suicidal thoughts.

It took her until she was nearly 40 to come out! I think this is not only a brave account of being a gay country music star in the closet, but also a unique story of what it is like to grow up in the deep south as a gay woman in relatively modern times.

Her anecdotes about country music were of much less interest to me, but then I'm not a huge country music fan. I'm glad Chely Wright finally had the courage to come and tell her story. She also recently married the love of her life, Lauren Blitzer.

This is an important read for any young gay kid who thinks they're not good enough. It proves that you're not only good enough, you're worth everything. View 2 comments. I was a bit worried that this book would be someodd pages of Chely Wright asserting her heteronormativity.

Thankfully, I was proven wrong within the first few chapters. It quickly becomes evident that, by publishing her memoirs, she placed a lot on the line--and not just by simply disclosing her sexuality. Her anecdotal stories about her modest childhood in Kansas make this an even more enjoyable read. Chely has a universal appeal which has the power to make a difference.

She's already set the precedent by bridging the gap between the conservative South and the hearts of queer people everywhere. I'd recommend this book to virtually anyone: The celebrity gossip fiend.

A friend struggling with heartbreak. A country music aficionado. View 1 comment. May 13, Danielle rated it it was amazing Shelves: biography-memoir. I'm not a big country music fan so I didn't know who Chely Wright was until I saw her on Oprah, but I was so moved by her story that I decided to read her book.

This book should be required reading for all those who believe that being gay is a choice people make, or that those who are gay are morally bankrupt or without God in their life. Chely's story is heart wrenching, here is a woman who has a personal relationship with God and is so tormented by her homosexuality that as a child she starts I'm not a big country music fan so I didn't know who Chely Wright was until I saw her on Oprah, but I was so moved by her story that I decided to read her book.

Chely's story is heart wrenching, here is a woman who has a personal relationship with God and is so tormented by her homosexuality that as a child she starts a daily ritual of praying to God to please not make her gay. She lives her life hiding that fact that she is gay and struggles with what those around her say and feel about homosexuality. She pushes people away and pushes love away because she is so fearful of what people will think if she admits to the world that she is a lesbian.

As a straight woman I can not imagine what living your life in fear every day feels like, and my heart goes out to all those who struggle with homosexuality and what the world will think of them. I hope that stories such as Chely's will educate those among us who fear what they do not know or understand. I am so glad I took the time to read this book and I highly recommend it to others as well. Jun 10, Sassy Katt rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , lgbtq , biographies-autobiographies , music.

I really don't know how to put into words, eloquently, how this book changed me. I am a Christian. I was raised to believe that homosexuality was a sin AND a choice. After reading this book I don't necessarily believe that anymore.

Chely Wright talks about her relationship with God. She talks about begging him to not let her be gay. She promised to do everything he wanted her to do if he would just take away the gay. As I read this book I felt her pain and her fear. I can't even tell you how man I really don't know how to put into words, eloquently, how this book changed me.

I can't even tell you how many times I broke down and cried. I don't believe it's a choice anymore. I am so glad this woman was brave enough to come out and live her truth. Regardless if you think it's a sin or not, she is a human being and deserves to live her life and love whoever she wants without fear. View all 3 comments. Aug 28, Mo rated it really liked it Shelves: lesbo-a-go-go.

Normally, I am not a big fan of contemporary country music surprise. But when I heard that Chely Wright had come out as a lesbian on Oprah, no less , my jaw dropped. This book is simultaneously heartbreaking and infuriating. I actually couldn't put it down. Sometimes when you live in a big city and surround yourse Normally, I am not a big fan of contemporary country music surprise. Sometimes when you live in a big city and surround yourself with like-minded people, you can forget the oppression and violence that gay people in conservative small communities face every day.

Yeah, we've got Ellen on TV and more and more openly gay celebrities, but what about people in the middle of nowhere who don't know a single other gay person besides themselves?

This reminded me that there's still homophobia and bigotry out there, to be grateful for the progress that the gay rights movement has made so far and to not give up the fight for equal rights for GLBT people. Mar 03, Suzie Carr rated it really liked it. I'm sure this book will touch many lives. She was honest and forthcoming in her story.

Her story is an inspiration. Jun 13, Agent Smith rated it did not like it Shelves: lgbtq , biography-memoir. I was frustrated with parts of this story and near the end I lost interest completely. It was frustrating to read about the lengths she went thru to hide her sexuality when she refused to educate herself. One part in the book she talked about how she wouldn't be caught dead with any books or materials about homosexuality. How can you be scared to educate yourself?? I did not understand this and I felt no empathy for her situation.

Sorry if that sounds mean or insensitive Ms. I also did not appreciate the analogy she made about Rosa Parks, that she should have stayed in the back of the bus-that was just a tad bit racist in my opinion and should not be compared to Chely Wright hiding her sexuality.

Rosa Parks could not hide her skin color-sexuality is not something you wear on the outside per say. I was more than a little offended at this comparison. She also states that at the time of writing this book-she hasn't "come out of the closet.

She says that she spends time thinking about what it will be like when she finally does step forward about her sexuality to help other people come to terms with their own sexuality. This statement made me dislike this book even more. How can you pretend to want to help young gay people when you have spent half your life denying, hiding, and lying about your true self? Sorry, but some of the words in this book really angered me.

View all 6 comments. May 16, Kathryn rated it really liked it Shelves: new-authorme , rating-g , musician-singer , debut-novel , autobiography , country-music. I am not a country music fan so I was not familiar with Chely Wright. However, her story touched my heart. My life and her's parallel in that she comes from 'Biblebelt' America; nothing about her says "Gay" and she fought being gay and prayed to God every day to take it from her.

Me too! She also had family that ridicule gays at every opportunity. Under those circumstances it's hard to wave a flag and say "Hey everyone, guess what - I'm gay. I was born gay I did not choose it for myself.

God made me this way and would not remove it from me so why would He condemn me to hell? Once I came to this conclusion I was fine with being gay. In fact I much prefer it to being with any of the men I was with. Women are soft, excellent kissers and they smell good. I loved your book.

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I will definitely recommend this book to non fiction, lgbt lovers. Your Rating:.