The Truth Will Set You Free
Growing Up Gay in Opus Dei
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The Truth Will Set You Free
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Narrated by:
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Tim Pocock
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Tim Pocock
About this listen
When you are raised to believe that the person you are is unacceptable, you hide. And you stay hidden. If you are X-Men and Dance Academy star Tim Pocock, you become an expert at hiding - until you can't anymore.
Tim Pocock was a born performer. At ten, he took to the stage as a professional opera singer. At twenty-two, he launched his acting career in the blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine and went on to star in the beloved series Dance Academy.
But Tim's biggest role was one he never auditioned for - the role he played at home as a devout, straight son. Raised in a conservative Catholic family and attending a school with links to Opus Dei, Tim always knew that being gay was out of the question. He was encouraged to become a priest and experienced gay conversion therapy to have his sexuality hypnotised out of him.
After making a bid for freedom, Tim traversed the glitzy landscape of Los Angeles, navigated the pressures of the acting industry, and made chaotic forays into the gay dating scene - all while carrying immense trauma.
With unflinching honesty, Tim reveals his journey toward healing and shows how we can set ourselves free.
Critic Reviews
'A brave and important memoir that captures the nuance and struggle of people trapped by the beliefs of their loved ones' IAN THORPE OAM
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-2025
Phenomenal
Raw and an amazingly written piece that beautifully depicts a corageous path trodden and written to help and inspire others walking a similar path. Loved every minute of this book!!
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- Olia
- 29-06-2025
A very very interesting story
Thank you for sharing your life story (to date) and your experiences with us, Tim! I really enjoyed your book! The story is captivating, delivered authentically and is very engaging. I could not stop listening once I started. I absorbed it in one day.
I got very teary a few times also, feeling the compassion for that little boy and feeling sadness for the young man. I love how you own your story, clearly you have done a tonne of work on yourself. I do believe that this story will make a difference for many people who may be struggling through similar circumstances or events.
I absolutely loved this book! 10/10!!
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