Reflections of a Rock Lobster (Old Edition)

by Aaron Fricke

Book Overview

A courageous story of growing up gay in a small New England town. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932870090
• ISBN13: 9780932870094
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Alyson Books
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Where is Aaron Fricke now?

This is a great book for both teens and adults who are coming out, along with Best Little Boy in The World. The author of the latter revealed himself to be Andrew Tobias a well-known financial writer, and he wrote a sequal to let us know how things turned out for him. But, I haven't been able to find out what has become of Aaron Fricke. (He hasn't written anything since the book that he wrote with his father in the late 80's). I hope that he is doing well. Does anybody know what has become of him?

A must read for any gay teen - or anybody!

The first person I 'came out' to was a great friend, he reccomended this book to me, and it was the most worthwhile book I'd ever read. Anyone who is coming out, has come out, is thinking of coming out, or knows someone who is coming out should read this book. The first person perspective is endearing, and you can really feel for the author.

A helpful book for gay teens

When I came out at fourteen my mother bought "Reflections of a Rock Lobster" for me as her way of showing support. This book was very helpful to me at that time in my life. It was well written and kept my interest. The fact that it dealt with feelings and issues many gay teens face made me feel more comfortable to be myself. I would recommend anyone who knows of a gay teen who has just come out and needs support, or any teen for that matter to have them read this book. If you have read this book and liked it I would also recommend "Not Like Other Boys--Growing Up Gay, A Mother and Son Look Back" by Marlene Fanta Shyer, Christopher Shyer.

A great book by a wonderful person!

I went to Cumberland High School in 1978 after my parents were killed in a car accident in Texas. Needless to say, it was not only hard to experience such a trauma but to also start at a new high school was terrifying. Aaron was in my drama class. I will never forget his interpretation of a butterfly in heat or his home movie, "The Blob". His humor, friendship and honesty helped me through a difficult time in my life. I am grateful that I knew him then. Only after reading Reflections of a Rock Lobster did I realize how difficult it was for him at that time in his life.

Amends for Homophobia

Being a graduate of the class of 1980, Cumberland High School, I find it so interesting that I and others who spoke out against Aaron are now living openly gay lifestyles. I enjoyed the book itself because it reminded me of just how anti-gay a gay person can be (i.e. myself). Aaron had guts and was a pioneer for the gay rights movement as we know it today. I only wish that I had the willpower at that stage of my life to have stood up with him rather than condemn him. Thanks for the book Aaron--you did well and we all owe you a debt of gratitude.