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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
In The Boughs of Love, author Nathan Kitchen shares a deeply personal and powerful memoir about faith and queerness within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Through a mix of personal stories, public advocacy, and reflections on theology, he explores what it means to be LGBTQ+ while trying to stay true to both identity and spirituality. From his own experience of coming out to his leadership role in Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends, Kitchen offers a perspective that is both honest and hopeful. He doesn’t shy away from the struggles, but he also shows the joy and strength that come from self-acceptance and community.
Author Nathan Kitchen writes in a way that is real and heartfelt, making you feel like you’re sitting down with someone who truly understands what it’s like to wrestle with faith and identity. The way his journey mixes with the fight for inclusion made this book especially powerful to me as it shows how small moments can make a big impact later down the line. He shares stories that are sometimes painful, sometimes uplifting, but always totally relatable. Something else that stuck with me was how he doesn’t just talk about the hard parts but also about the moments of hope, love, and belonging. His thoughts on spirituality offer a new way of looking at things but he never makes it feel like he’s trying to push an answer or a magical solution on anyone. Instead, he leaves space for readers to reflect on their journeys. The way he brings in different voices and experiences makes the book even more meaningful, showing just how diverse and complex the LGBTQ+ Mormon community is. Overall, The Boughs of Love is an important and moving book that adds so much to the conversation about faith, identity, and belonging today, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
