A Change of Affection
A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
The powerful, dramatic story of how a successful Hollywood set designer whose identity was deeply rooted in his homosexuality came to be suddenly and utterly transformed by the power of the gospel. When Becket Cook moved from Dallas to Los Angeles after college, he discovered a socially progressive, liberal town that embraced not only his creative side but also his homosexuality. He devoted his time to growing his career as a successful set designer and to finding "the one" man who would fill his heart. His life centered around celebrity-filled Hollywood parties and he traveled to society hot-spots around the world--until a chance encounter with a pastor at an LA coffee shop one morning changed everything. In A Change of Affection, Becket Cook shares his testimony as someone who was transformed by the power of the gospel. His dramatic conversion to Christianity and subsequent seminary training inform his views on homosexuality--personally, biblically, theologically, and culturally--and his compelling book guides readers through this complex and controversial issue while revealing how to lovingly engage with those who disagree. Provocative, genuine, and deeply faithful, A Change of Affection is a timely and indispensable resource for anyone who desires to understand more fully one of the most common and difficult stumbling blocks to faithfully following Christ today.
Endorsements (9)
“This short book is a very healthy mixture of candid self-disclosure and rigorous thought. It combines good storytelling with careful handling of the Bible. It is always honest and never glib. In the rising tide of literature on same-sex attraction and homosexuality, this book stands out as one of the most constructive.”
“A Change of Affection is one of the most powerful, awe-inspiring stories I have ever read. It will bring you to tears, strengthen your confidence in God’s power to change lives, and create in you a greater hunger to make Jesus the Lord of your life. The book is just flat-out hard to put down! It is not only interesting and inspirational, but Becket Cook also teaches us a lot about the nature and importance of discipleship unto the Lord Jesus. Put simply, it is a biblically and transformationally rich account of Cook’s incredible journey. I highly recommend it.”
“Are Christians enemy number one of the gay community? Is disagreement an expression of hatred, as my culture wants to claim? This attractive book tells a very different story, and a far more realistic one. It starts with a bang: Becket meeting a so-called Bible Guy, whose answers to his skeptical questions regarding Christianity are surprisingly thoughtful, and a sermon so enlightening that a newcomer like Becket didn’t want it to end (imagine). And as valuable as anything is Part 2: Reflections, where Cook demonstrates a great heart and mind.”
“A Change of Affection is a riveting book. I couldn’t put it down. With conviction, clarity, and compassion, Becket shares his remarkable story in a manner that will inspire believers and challenge seekers. I truly hope this book is widely read and discussed, because it offers a powerful story of redemption and hope in our lonely and hurting world.”
“Becket Cook has written an honest, wise, moving, and compelling account of being a gay man who eventually discovers his fullest life and deepest love in Jesus Christ. I found it inspiring!”
“Written from the same divine love that overwhelmed and captured him, Becket Cook’s A Change of Affection is compelling wisdom for skeptics and believers alike. It is full of what James 3:17 calls the ‘wisdom from above [that] is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.’ Such treasures await the reader on every page. Wherever the issue of homosexuality touches your life, there will be profit from Cook’s account of meeting and probing the depths of love of the Living God for you.”
“A Change of Affection is a tour de force. Becket Cook’s story will pull on your heartstrings and engage your theological mind. More than that, you’ll be inspired to share Jesus with your LGBTQ loved ones. This is a must read!”
“In Hollywood, fortune favors the bold. So when I saw Becket for the first time on his knees, I thought, What is this smart, handsome, and successful guy doing in church? Becket’s transformation and sacrificial humility to boldly stand for Jesus Christ for a time such as this is powerful and timely! A Change of Affection is a change in direction for the next several generations and beyond.”
“Sexuality is one of the most important, yet misunderstood topics in our society today. Thankfully, in a sound-bite culture filled with vitriolic exchanges, Becket Cook has offered a perspective that is deeply personal, biblically grounded, and winsomely practical. As one of Becket’s pastors in Los Angeles, I can say that his life truly is a display of God’s grace and that the words in this book reflect a living and embodied faith in Christ. I hope many read A Change of Affection, and I trust that the church will be built up as a result.”
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