James McGreevey - As a child, recognizing my d...

As a child, recognizing my difference from other kids, I went to the local public library to try to better understand my reality. Back then, many library card catalogues didn't even list 'homosexuality' as a topic.

James McGreevey

American Politician

Born: Aug 6, 1957

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Library, Reality, Better, Try, Other, Other Kids, Local, Back, Topic, Kids, Recognizing, Understand, Child, List, Difference, Public, Then, Public Library, Many, Even, Card, Homosexuality

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