David R Jackson has given voice to the LGBTQ community through his literary works. The way he narrates the story in his novel “Facing the Wind” speaks much about the rights of the LGBTQ community. His work reflects how this community faced challenges in the early 90s and after many problems, they finally gained acceptance in the late 90s. They had to endure an era of pain and struggles and faced strong backlashes from their societies. His novel is a remarkable work of literature that raises a voice against the wrong happening every day in our society.
The characters portrayed in Jackson’s novel are not merely gay but they are a true reflection of how this community was treated in the late 90s. Their stories are moving in the sense that they did not give up after they were encountered with dozens of problems, but they faced them positively being a source of motivation for the whole LQBTQ community. David R Jackson Author has a unique way of telling a story to his readers that attracts and compels them to read his work! Important features of his work are how he portrays love, acceptance, and self-discovery which makes him stand out from the crowd!
An important aspect highlighted in his novel “FACING THE WIND” is how he highlighted the point of self-identity and acceptance. This theme holds significant importance in the LGBTQ community where if a person has finally come to terms with his self, seeking validation and acceptance from others is a big hurdle. Everyone who belongs to the LGBTQ community knows how hard it is to come out of the cupboard where you have been locked up with your emotions. To gain acceptance is one of the most important things that the gay community wants!
In his novel, he also talks about how this community is more than just their sexual appearance. They have unresolved feelings that need to be addressed more than anything else. This community has faced many struggles as compared to the others. This novel is David’s remarkable work that offers a fresh perspective on the LGBTQ community. The themes and characters highlighted in this book deliver a powerful message to the whole world. Anyone seeking motivation should give this a read take notes and implement those in their real life.