“119: My Life As A Bisexual Christian”
Jaime Sommers
Darton Longman & Todd Ltd, 2017, 160 pages

At A Glance: “119: My Life as a Bisexual Christian” is an evocative memoir that delves into the challenges and isolation experienced by a bisexual Christian woman within a church and society that fail to acknowledge and support her identity.

Overview: In “119: My Life as a Bisexual Christian,” Jaime Sommers shares her poignant journey navigating the complexities of being a bisexual Christian within a church that often fails to recognize or affirm her identity. Married to a man and a mother of three, Jaime’s role as a preacher did not shield her from the harsh realities of the Church’s rigid views on sexuality. After an incident that brought her bisexuality into the spotlight, she faced a punitive disciplinary process that exacerbated her feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. Her memoir not only highlights the personal struggles of being bisexual within a predominantly heteronormative religious framework but also critiques the broader failure of both the Church and society to genuinely support and understand the unique challenges faced by bisexual individuals.

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