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‘I’ll never forget the joy I felt’: Charlie Bird on seeing Ben Schilaty’s new book ‘A Walk in My Shoes’
By  Charlie Bird
March 18, 2021 03:15 PM MDT
A few weeks ago, I walked into Deseret Book and was overwhelmed to see a large poster declaring “You are Loved” displayed proudly over two books by gay authors. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has struggled to find resources, hope, and visibility within my community, this was a visual representation that brighter days are ahead.
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Charlie Bird answers: ‘If there were a button that could make you straight, would you press it?’
By  Charlie Bird
September 14, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles sits boldly over the hills of Santa Monica. The modern building boasts a myriad of fountains and soaring terraces that provide 360-degree views of the surrounding valley and hills. Inside, Western art from the Middle Ages to the present is displayed. Among my favorite pieces housed in the museum is a small collection of paintings by Claude Monet. The first time I saw a Monet was there at the Getty. I rushed into the room, beyond excited to finally see my favorite artist’s works in real life. I turned the corner and came face-to-face with the first painting on display.
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'Jesus made flowers': How learning about the Savior's attributes changed my perspective on being gay
By  Charlie Bird
August 26, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
The August pick for LDS Living Book Club is Without the Mask by Charlie Bird. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for more insights with the author.
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Latter-day Saint Life
What this gay man learned about himself from the Architect of his soul
By  Charlie Bird
August 12, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
The August pick for LDS Living Book Club is Without the Mask by Charlie Bird. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for more insights with the author.
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