Writing your story is a great step in documenting the heroic journey of life as a proud Jamaican Lesbian. Angeline’s story is unique but yet has the power to break barriers for many who may feel that they don’t have a voice. Living authentically queer under the rubrics of patriarchy, toxic masculinity, misogyny and religious violence is not an easy fit. I am particularly moved by her consistency, resistance and ability to reconcile and claim back her Christian faith regardless of the trauma.
Reverend Jide Macaulay, Founder & CEO House Of Rainbow
Angeline’s account is a testimony to what can be achieved with the conviction that obstacles can be overcome, no matter the size and intensity of the odds.
Yvonne McCalla Sobers, educator, author, and human rights advocate
Writing your story is a great step in documenting the heroic journey of life as a proud Jamaican Lesbian. Angeline’s story is unique but yet has the power to break barriers for many who may feel that they don’t have a voice. Living authentically queer under the rubrics of patriarchy, toxic masculinity, misogyny and religious violence is not an easy feat. I am particularly moved by her consistency, resistance and ability to reconcile and claim back her Christian faith regardless of the trauma.
Reverend Jide Macaulay, Founder & CEO House Of Rainbow
Readers with similar struggles will find encouragement and comfort in these pages...Searing, tender, and beautifully written.
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Funny Gyal: My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica is a very brave and commendable book. Corrective rape is very rampant in our communities. It's despicable that this is still happening in 2022. We have been raised with strict Christian morals that denigrate us as people and the book brings this out clearly.
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, Ugandan activist
Angeline's life as an out and proud Jamaican woman is an inspiration to us all. I hope that young people everywhere are able to read this book and discover that they can be their authentic selves. I wish my son Matthew had had the chance to meet Angeline. I'm sure the two of them would have related to each other's struggles and triumphs.
Judy Shepard, author of The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie
Angeline's life as an out and proud Jamaican woman is an inspiration to us all. I hope that young people everywhere are able to read this book and discover that they can be their authentic selves. I wish my son Matthew had had the chance to meet Angeline. I'm sure the two of them would have related to each other's struggles and triumphs.
Judy Shepard, author of The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie
Human rights and LGBTQ activist Jackson holds nothing back in this raw, inspiring memoir.
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