Garrard Conley

6 books

About the Author

Garrard Conley is an acclaimed author and memoirist whose work delves into the intersections of identity, faith, and family in contemporary America. Raised in a conservative evangelical community in Arkansas, Conley draws from his personal experiences of grappling with his sexuality amid religious expectations to craft narratives that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. His debut memoir, Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Family, became a New York Times bestseller and inspired a major film adaptation, earning praise for its unflinching honesty and compassionate insight. Conley holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has contributed essays to publications like The New York Times and The Atlantic, exploring themes of redemption and self-discovery. Now based in New York City, he continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and the power of storytelling to foster understanding.

Common genres

Biography LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ literature Literature memoir social issues

Writing style

introspective honest emotionally resonant