Letters to My Younger Queer Self
‘The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.’ – Lorraine Kelly
‘A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.’ – William Hanson, author of Just Good Manners
If you could write a letter to your younger queer self, what would you say? What advice would you share? And what would you have really wanted, or needed, to hear?
This heartfelt collection of letters written by eminent queer people across music, television, activism, comedy and politics, is a celebration of self-acceptance and an inspiring resource for anyone who has ever struggled with ‘growing up different’. Each letter is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a powerful reminder that love transcends all.
Contributors include comedian Suzi Ruffell, concert pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, Nadia Whittome MP, Olympic gymnast Andrew Stamp, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Alaska, HIV activist Philip Baldwin, TV personality Ella Morgan and gallery director Robert Diament, to name a few.
Daniel Harding is an award-winning journalist, presenter and news producer. He has previously published Gay Man Talking: All The Conversations We Never Had (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022), a wise, witty and empowering exploration of modern gay relationships. He regularly writes about LGBTQIA+ issues and his writing has appeared in Attitude, Cosmopolitan, The Mirror and London Economic. He resides in London.