{"product_id":"book-gxza","title":"A Place for Us","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom one of the most vital and passionate LGBTQ+ activists comes a powerful memoir about self-discovery, community, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou never forget your first. First kiss. First love. First heartache. They all burrow their way into your subconscious, destined to reshape how you see the world forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in rural Oregon, Brandon Wolf grappled with the devastating loss of his supportive mother and with the embedded racism and homophobia of a community that made him feel like an unwelcome stranger. After the lack of connection and role models led him down a spiral of risky behavior, Wolf escaped to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Orlando, he found what he'd been searching for: belonging-in a community that was a safe space with people he'd come to call his chosen family. They taught Wolf how to love, and be loved, unconditionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, on June 12, 2016, in an exhilarating refuge where Wolf and hundreds of others had discovered a liberating new normal, they were suddenly challenged with fighting for a way out-in order to survive. Overnight, everything was ripped away by chaos, panic, and fear. But the unimaginable tragedy also gave Wolf a new power: purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this unforgettable coming-of-age memoir, Wolf shares his transformative journey from young outsider to galvanizing activist. Marshaling the compassion and strength of a community, Wolf explores how to get through the darkest times with healing, hope, and resistance. \"With our backs against the wall,\" he writes, \"we find a way out together.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49353608102192,"sku":"BDgxza","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [10]","offer_id":49353608331568,"sku":"10gxza","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/gxza-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773849237","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gxza","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}