Teacher Accused

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.