--- product_id: 77960123 title: "Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest" brand: "will fellows" price: "981035CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/77960123-farm-boys-lives-of-gay-men-from-the-rural-midwest store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest **Brand:** will fellows **Price:** 981035CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest by will fellows - **How much does it cost?** 981035CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/77960123-farm-boys-lives-of-gay-men-from-the-rural-midwest) ## Best For - will fellows enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted will fellows brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest ## Images ![Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aIJ0ZMsJL.jpg) ![Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bYSwv7rUL.jpg) ![Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91pFhBCqwoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional documentation on rural gay men *by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2000* Farm Boys includes the first person narratives of gay men who grew up on farms in the Midwest. Begun as a sociological study, the book is an excellent glimpse into the lives of rural gay men and their perceptions of their urban brothers.Divided into three parts (men born early in the century, those born after WWII but before Stonewall, and those born after Stonewall), these narratives of varying length show how each succeeding group came to grips with being gay without the assistance of role models, help groups, or even knowledge that other men and boys like them lived in the same area as they.Although there are some differences that separate the three groups, some common themes were shared by most. One, most of these rural men gave up their religious beliefs, but not their spirituality. They saw organized faiths as being hypocritical and having a facade, but this was not enough to cause them to doubt the exsistance of a god. Two, many of these men grew up in families that could be classified as "don't talk, don't feel," especially when the subject was sex. Left on their own, many felt obligated to get married because they knew of no other way. And three, once they realized they were gay, this epiphany type revelation about themselves was often very self liberating.Also of interest to me was the references to how media, such as Time Magazine, Life Magazine, and other outlets, addressed the topic of homosexuality 30 and 40 years ago, and how that portrayal continues to change. More of us being out, obviously, has had a cummulative effect to everyone's benefit, and will continue to do so.A marvelous book, and highly recommended for anyone interested in the lives and history of gay men. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by J***C on Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017* Very in-depth, honest growing up stories. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Farm Flavor *by G***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2006* The book has interviews with Gay men who grew up in farming communities. They're arranged by date of birth, and the biographical information ranges from funny to sad, and from stories you'd like to hear more of to stories you wish they had left out. I enjoyed the chapters with the individuals who had been fully interviewed. Unfortunately, some of the chapters were short and a little off-topic.All in all, I'm glad I read the book, but it could have been done much better. If the subjects had been interviewed instead of just sent questionnaires, they could have been kept on-topic, and not allowed to ramble on about minutia. It really could have been a good book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/77960123-farm-boys-lives-of-gay-men-from-the-rural-midwest](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/77960123-farm-boys-lives-of-gay-men-from-the-rural-midwest) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*