{"title":"Steph Lentz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Steph Lentz collection at our bookstore, where you will discover a profound exploration of identity and transformation through her engaging works. As an acclaimed author in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Steph Lentz invites readers on a deeply personal journey with her book \u003cstrong\u003eIn\/Out\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteph Lentz is known for her candid and thought-provoking storytelling, capturing the complexities of personal growth and self-discovery. Her writing is not only insightful but also relatable, drawing readers into an intimate narrative that reflects on life’s pivotal moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eIn\/Out\u003c\/strong\u003e, Steph delves into themes of coming to terms with one's self, and the nuances of navigating societal expectations. Her unique voice and honesty have resonated with many, making her work an essential read for those interested in contemporary memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a fan of biography or looking for a compelling story of authenticity and courage, the works of Steph Lentz promise to offer meaningful insights and inspiration. Explore her collection today and embark on a reading experience that is both profound and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inout-by-steph-lentz-9780733342974","title":"In\/Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteph takes you into her world with refreshing honesty. Her voice is that rare combination of conviction and vulnerability. — Kumi Taguchi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eIn\/Out\u003c\/em\u003e, Steph Lentz shows that if love does not conquer all, something has gone very badly wrong. — Ed le Brocq\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2021, Steph Lentz was fired from her job as an English teacher at a Sydney Christian school after she came out as a lesbian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hardcore Christian during her teens and twenties, Steph once preached against homosexuality and defended her church's conservative teachings about marriage and sex — that is, until she fell in love with a woman at her church, and her world turned upside-down. Being honest about her sexuality cost Steph her marriage, her job, and her community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once a gripping recount, a heartfelt apology, and a scathing take-down, \u003cem\u003eIn\/Out\u003c\/em\u003e charts Steph's course from inside Christian fundamentalism, out of the closet, and into a fuller sense of herself. Questioning what she once believed and bearing witness to the grief that can accompany radical change, her story ultimately attests to the truth, beauty, and goodness of reclaiming agency over our own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of ongoing debates about religious freedom and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people in Australia, Steph's story is timely and necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627778822380,"sku":"9780733342974","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2130033482449.jpg?v=1751888648"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/steph-lentz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}