Garrard Conley

Garrard Conley is an American author and LGBTQ+ activist.

Born in Arkansas to religious parents, Conley's experiences with conversion therapy as a young adult form the basis of his memoir, Boy Erased.

After leaving the program, Conley struggled with his identity and faith before eventually embracing his sexuality.

He has become an advocate against conversion therapy, speaking at events and working to ban the practice.

Conley's writing style is praised for its lyricism and emotional depth.

Beyond Boy Erased, he has written for various publications and continues to explore themes of identity, religion, and sexuality in his work.