Gay Mormon Dad

All his life, Chad Anderson was told he was broken. He believed with all his heart that being a good Mormon would make him straight, because that is what was promised. Chad followed the prescribed road map: mission, marriage, and children. But it didn't make him happy, and it didn't make him straight. For Chad, coming out meant losing everything and starting again.
Gay Mormon Dad is the story of one man learning to love himself in a complicated world. This inspiring autobiography unfolds in two parts, "Then" and "Now," woven together in a way that will hit you right in the heart. Vibrantly illustrated by artist Remy Burke, this moving graphic novel sheds light on the dangers of spiritual abuse and illuminates the path to healing.

About the author

Chad Anderson is a father, social worker, and writer based in Salt Lake City. Chad pursues his passions and interests as a writer through graphic novel and comic book scripts, poetry, and essays. Chad produced the film Dog Valley and hosts the weekly podcast Graymalkin Lane.

Product details

• Authors: Anderson Chad
• Assisted by: Remy Burke (Illustration)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 02.06.2026
• EAN: 9781637790984
• ISBN: 978-1-63779-098-4
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 248 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 216 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Diaries, letters & journals, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir, Gay & Lesbian studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Gay Studies, Relating to gay people, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / LGBTQ+ / Gay