Gay like me : a father writes to his son / Richie Jackson.

When Richie Jackson's son born through surrogacy comes out to him at the age of 18, Richie - now in his 50s, a successful producer and happily married - feels compelled to write him a letter. Jackson talks of his own progress and growth as a gay man coming of age through decades of political and cultural change. We've come a long way, he argues: discrimination is now outlawed in most states, gay men and women can marry, and there are drugs available to protect against AIDS. His son is going to be living in a newly liberated America. However, he also argues that nothing can be taken for granted. Bigotry and hatred still exist, nurtured by a President who draws votes and support by stirring up fear of The Other, excluding minorities and anyone who is labelled 'an outsider'. A newly constituted Supreme Court could revoke laws and turn the clock back. Angry, proud, moved, tender, this is also a powerful letter of love from a father to a son, relevant to everyone.--Adapted from publisher information.