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  • Coming Out, Becoming Whole, and Living Free From Shame
  • By: Vicky Beeching
  • Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
  • Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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By: Vicky Beeching
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Vicky Beeching, called 'arguably the most influential Christian of her generation' in The Guardian, began writing songs for the church in her teens. By the time she reached her early 30s, Vicky was a household name in churches on both sides of the pond.

Recording multiple albums and singing in America's largest megachurches, her music was used weekly around the globe and translated into numerous languages.

But this poster girl for evangelical Christianity lived with a debilitating inner battle: she was gay. The tens of thousands of traditional Christians she sang in front of were unanimous in their view - they staunchly opposed same-sex relationships and saw homosexuality as a grievous sin. Vicky knew if she ever spoke up about her identity it would cost her everything.

Faced with a major health crisis, at the age of 35 she decided to tell the world that she was gay. As a result, all hell broke loose. She lost her music career and livelihood, faced threats and vitriol from traditionalists, developed further health issues from the immense stress and had to rebuild her life almost from scratch. 

But despite losing so much she gained far more: she was finally able to live from a place of wholeness, vulnerability, and authenticity. She finally found peace. What's more, Vicky became a champion for others, fighting for LGBT equality in the church and in the corporate sector. Her courageous work is creating change in the US and the UK, as she urges people to celebrate diversity, live authentically and become 'undivided'. 

©2018 Vicky Beeching (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

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"Whether you have faith or not, are gay, straight or neither, in a relationship or not, this is a must-read book. Brave, fresh and honest it will help humankind become more humane." (Clare Balding, Broadcaster and Author)

"Stories like Vicky's change the world. This is a wonderful book: it's compelling, moving and profoundly important. It is a beautiful story of personal triumph over toxic homophobia." (Nicky Campbell, Broadcaster and Author)

"This is a life-changing book. Vicky's blisteringly honest account of her painful journey through a world of prejudice challenges us all to look again at 21st century society." (Dr. Brian May, Lead Guitarist from the band Queen)

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Such an important story to hear

Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your story, Vicky, this is a phenomenal book and a must read/listen for the whole church

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One of the most moving coming out books I’ve read.

Beautiful book written by one of the the kind and thoughtful Vicky Beeching. Highly recommended.

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SUCH an important book for 2018

Vicky Beeching’s story is important to hear for christians, members of the LGBQTI+ community and anyone living in the mainstream western world! She speaks with bravery from the heart both of her journey and the journey of many LGBQTI+ people. It is hard to hear this story and not feel empathy and a desire to work towards building bridges both in and out of the church!

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