Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been

Gay Girl, Good God is Jackie Hill Perry’s personal account of her life, conversion and growing understanding of identity through the gospel. She writes openly about her childhood, sexuality, relationships and the moment she encountered the truth of Jesus Christ.

Although sexuality forms an important part of the narrative, the book’s central focus is God Himself. Perry presents transformation not simply as a change in behaviour or attraction, but as the result of encountering a holy and gracious God who calls people into repentance, faith and a new life in Christ.

Written from a conservative evangelical understanding of Scripture, the book combines memoir, theological reflection and practical encouragement. Because it centres one woman’s testimony, it should not be treated as a universal account of every person’s experience. Its value lies in bearing witness to Perry’s understanding of grace, discipleship, identity and costly obedience.

Recommended for: readers exploring Christian testimony, sexuality, identity, conversion and the cost of following Jesus.

Reading approach: read with care, examine the biblical passages in context and distinguish between the author’s personal experience and the pastoral needs of individual readers.