Teacher Accused by Alvin Granowsky
- Paperback: 308 pages *
- Publisher: iUniverse (January 30, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0595490727
- ISBN-13: 978-0595490721
Alvin Granowsky’s “Teacher Accused” touches on timely
topics, especially the struggle of an abused child in an abusive environment both
at home and school and the man who hopes to interfere for good. The problem of
gay and straight children who are mistreated through institutional indifference
has risen in public awareness due to the recent murders and suicides that have
caught the world’s attention. The pride of being gay, open, and demanding to be
seen tears away the argument that says what we don’t see isn’t truly there. Without
that frank openness crimes against the LGBT community would most likely
continue to get short shrift. Thank God, no longer.
This story explores the belief that we are our
brother’s keeper, even if it means trouble for us, and above all the powerful human
need for love and companionship, whether straight or gay.
Unconditional love of parents and friends, acceptance
of one’s personhood, even when acceptance isn’t always easy is addressed with
sincerity and compassion in “Teacher Accused”. This acceptance is at the heart
of the story—acceptance, a long word for a long journey.
In “Teacher Accused” readers find that the gay
community can act as a supportive and willing extended family. This too is a
subject not often addressed.
These are strong issues that many writing gay themed
books shy away from, tending instead to focus on stories that in many cases are
little more than thinly veiled porn. Alvin Granowsky takes these issues head on
with clarity and compassion. This was an enjoyable read. I believe it would be
especially so for young adults, gay or straight.
*This book is available in e-format and hardcopy.
