A Prince of a Boy

by Brian McNaught

Overview

An altar boy is fired by the church for saying he is gay. The unintended career that resulted ensured the word "gay" would be said with understanding and respect in churches, universities, and corporate offices in Mumbai, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and North America. As a "Prince of a Boy," Brian is said to have literally saved hundreds of lives and impacted the hearts, minds, and behaviors of millions of others primarily by telling his story with loving kindness. He's done so through his talks, books, DVDs, columns, radio and TV shows, and podcast. The New York Times labeled him "the godfather of gay diversity training." He got an unprecedented standing ovation at the NSA. Called a "heretic" by one Catholic columnist and a "saint" by another, he struggled to find home in the Catholic Church and in the LGBTQ community. He publicly gives credit for every good thing he has said or done to inspire, challenge, or heal another's heart to his friendship with the Holy Spirit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798385203963
Publisher:	Cascade Books
Publication date:	12/12/2024
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Brian McNaught is a pioneering life raft for LGBTQ people and lifeguard for heterosexuals. Giving all credit to the Holy Spirit, Brian’s life’s work has been to create welcoming space globally in churches, schools, homes, and the workplace through his remarkable personal stories. He’s the author of thirteen books and is featured in seven DVDs. Brian and Ray, his husband of forty-eight years, begin each day with the Prayer of St. Francis and the Serenity Prayer.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Brian McNaught needed a hero, so he became one. With tremendous courage McNaught shared his lived experience as a gay devout Catholic despite death threats. McNaught shared his considerable gifts as a communicator and educator to not only earn standing ovations but create legions of enthusiastic allies to champion LGBTQ+ equity and respect. We learned it is not just our words, it’s our music that matters.”

—Deb Dagit, president, Deb Dagit Diversity



“Brian McNaught courageously and intimately shares his life and his journey in a way that left me with awe and inspiration. I came to understand that it’s not only possible but beautiful to know, in his words, ‘that God was always with me, that I liked shirtless, handsome men, and that I wanted to be saint-like.’ Such a life is a gift to us all.”

—Christie Hardwick, author of Radical Self Tenderness



“Brian begins his book with, ‘What would you like the first line of your obituary to say?’ His answer: ‘to be known for being kind.’ His story is how he reconciles his Catholicism, sexual orientation and calling to serve humankind. Countless people identify with Brian. His journey is moving and captivating whether you are gay, straight, questioning, or trans. I promise you in reading this book you will rediscover your own journey. It worked for me.”

—Willam R. Stayton, retired professor, Widener University

Editorial Reviews

Brian McNaught needed a hero, so he became one. With tremendous courage McNaught shared his lived experience as a gay devout Catholic despite death threats. McNaught shared his considerable gifts as a communicator and educator to not only earn standing ovations but create legions of enthusiastic allies to champion LGBTQ+ equity and respect. We learned it is not just our words, it’s our music that matters.”

—Deb Dagit, president, Deb Dagit Diversity



“Brian McNaught courageously and intimately shares his life and his journey in a way that left me with awe and inspiration. I came to understand that it’s not only possible but beautiful to know, in his words, ‘that God was always with me, that I liked shirtless, handsome men, and that I wanted to be saint-like.’ Such a life is a gift to us all.”

—Christie Hardwick, author of Radical Self Tenderness



“Brian begins his book with, ‘What would you like the first line of your obituary to say?’ His answer: ‘to be known for being kind.’ His story is how he reconciles his Catholicism, sexual orientation and calling to serve humankind. Countless people identify with Brian. His journey is moving and captivating whether you are gay, straight, questioning, or trans. I promise you in reading this book you will rediscover your own journey. It worked for me.”

—Willam R. Stayton, retired professor, Widener University

From the Publisher