Secrets Of A Gay Marine Porn Star

Outstanding Read

I found this book completely entrancing and compelling. To be a porn star while serving in the Marine Core. WOW! This book is an outstanding read for anyone gay.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

An honest invitation to view onself with love and respect

The tittle can be misleading, since the story contained in the pages of this magnificent book are much more that just about been gay, or a porn actor ( I wouldn't use the word 'star') or even a marin. It is about a journey called LIFE. Trough this pages, the author talk about himself and the world around him, one can only hope that these words are the work of fiction, but sadly, are not. It is a story on how one man is dealing with the crash that signifys to come to realize that no everything that we were told is true... or false. The self-reflection style could be even used as material for a personal retreat on self examination. Great style of writing.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL

Delicious! Excellent book! Even at 468 pages it could have been about 200 pages longer. Every page was interesting and well written and flowed flawlessly. I can¿t remember when I have gobbled up a book so fast. Rich Merritt goes out on a limb with such courage to expose himself. Growing up a Southern fundamentalist, being a closeted gay Marine, venturing into the porn industry, parties, alcohol, drugs, sex. This book covers it all. This is a man who has lived a daring, dangerous and fascinating life that most people can only imagine. But at the same time many people will relate in some way or another to every frustration, realization, joy and sorrow. In the current political and social climate in the country today it takes a lot of guts for someone to write a book like this. And I¿m glad Rich Merritt did it. I loved every minute of the journey!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Excellent story

I recently purchased this book thinking I might relate to Mr. Merritt in someway. In fact after reading this book there is a little of everyone in it. Many people have experienced some of the trial and tribulations of not being accepted for something that they are, whether for being homosexual or for anything which to society is not acceptable. I highly recommend this book. It certainly shows how the author is touched by many different people and how those people affected his life. Thanks for writing this book I could definitely relate.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

INSPIRATIONAL and INSIGHTFUL

Being a gay man in the south, same area Rich grew up, I can relate to everything he went through. This book has been very inspirational to me to help me understand who I am and where I am going. Through my decernment of self discovery, I have learned that I dont have to hide who I really am.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Must Read for every gay person in America

This is truly an excellent read. Every gay person in America will relate to some portion of the story. For those of us not in the military learning how much our ¿Brothers & Sisters¿ have to endure to keep us ALL free is overwhelming and we must all participate in the fight to lift ¿don¿t ask don¿t tell¿. But we all share the same experiences of the fundamentalist parts of self-discovery and coming out ¿ especially those of us in the South.

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My Review of Secrets

When I read this book I had no idea the impact it would have on me. Although I could not identify with the military part of Rich Merritt's life I could identify in all areas of his experiences with Bob Jones University. I am the gay son of an independant fundamental Baptist minister and Rich's very well written experiences brought back a flood of memories that I had cleverly tucked away. I found this book to be delightful to read. I know there are plenty of gay men with the same story (at least from the 'Christian' perspective) but finding it in print so eloquently and honestly written has been enthralling and therapeutic. Regardless of what anyone's story is I highly recommend this book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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A good read--and poignant

This was definitely a 'good read' and something of a page-turner. The author tells a compelling story of his experiences. But the book is not just entertaining it is also a poignant account of one man's experience of discovering he is gay and dealing with that. While the writing could be a bit tighter and at times struck me as a bit self-indulgent, I would recommend the book to anyone who wants to be entertained/informed by his story and also to those who want a glimpse into some of the thought-processes that are a part of ¿coming out¿ and understanding what it means to be gay.

A poignant account of self discovery

To say I related to this book would be an understatement. At times I had to check the cover to make sure I wasn¿t reading my own Memoir. I never went to a devout catholic school, I never served in the armed forces and as far as I know I have never worked in the porn industry. All this said Rich Merritt shares with his readers the trials and tribulations of life in all three of these difficult and at times excruciatingly harsh worlds. His story is both much needed and long overdue in today¿s society where homosexuals are still not considered completely equal. He touches on so many situations and issues that many of us have gone through and is living proof that there is a light at the end of the long desolate tunnel towards acceptance. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Rich¿s encounters through his innocent and at times devilish eyes. I thank you Rich for writing and sharing your story with both today¿s and future generations. You are truly a pioneer in more communities and social groups then you will ever know.

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