Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-arc of this book.

This is a collection of essays written stating what ‘the gay man’ means to the author but also to others in that man’s life. It was exceptionally well written

A very emotional and inspiring read, also full of humour, but always honest. This is a book that all LGBTQ+ should read, as well as a book that straight people definitely need to read, it needs to be in libraries and schools.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Gay Man Talking is an open and honest conversation that Dan Harding takes the reader on as he discusses his life, coming out to his family, with other topics such as body image that I believe many will relate to.

The conversational tone throughout made this novel so easy to read and felt more like a discussion between friends than reading a book. There are a few interviews that he has added that open up conversations with his family and friends that I was amazed to read (mainly due to the fact that I myself would not be able to bring the topic up with my own family) and it was genuinely surprising to read their responses to his question about him being gay.

This is a book that all queer people, gay men, in particular, should read. It's a book that straight people should read. Harding's openness was genuinely inspiring and made his words so much more impactful. This book is one that will help many realise that they are not alone.

Not all gay/queer lives are the same, but Harding has still managed to make many of these essays relatable while also offering some funny and heartwarming moments throughout.

Thank you so much to the publishers for providing me with an eArc of this book in exchange for my honest review!

This very accessible and conversational read was a pleasure- like chatting to a friend who has been through it all and wants to check you're okay.

Although it seems at first that it is a lighthearted and lightweight book, it manages to pack in a great deal, ranging from shame and body image issues to relationships, coming out and self-acceptance. A book that I think many younger people, just finding themselves out, would enjoy.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

this book was everything I hoped it would be, it was certainly much more than it promised. I genuinely had a massive love for the author whilst reading, such a great book.

We shouldn't overlook just how important this book is, and anyone and everyone should read this, it should stand pride of place in libraries and homes across the globe. If you have children/friends/loved ones in the LGBTQ community, read the book, learn, do better and be more.

The community needs you.

A very emotive yet at times funny but at at all times honest book that touched me as a gay man as I could relate to so much of it,sometimes you wonder if you are the only person to have thoughts etc and it was great to read this book and realise you are not
Really enjoyed the narrative and the writing and every gay man needs to read this

Beautiful. Poignant. Phenomenal.
This was a beautiful read and I learnt so much. I cried and I smiled and there was nothing more that I wanted from this book. Truly a gem.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jessica Kingsley Publishers and Daniel Harding for the e-ARC! Gay Man Talking is a collection of conversation based essays covering what being gay means to both the author and those around him through different stages in life. I felt so much personal connection to the author while reading his heartwarming moments, learning lessons from harder times or even just having a good laugh at a joke here and there. Opening up these conversations with his family members, friends and acquaintances and sharing personal experiences, he uncovers a well rounded perspective of what gay life can mean for many people within self, relationships and society.