Gregory Coles es un escritor cuya obra explora temas de alienación y la búsqueda de pertenencia en el mundo contemporáneo. Su escritura se caracteriza por un profundo examen de la fe y la identidad personal, a menudo desde la perspectiva de encontrar el lugar de uno en la sociedad. Coles se enfoca en conectar experiencias espirituales y personales en su trabajo, ofreciendo a los lectores una reflexión sobre la complejidad de las relaciones humanas y la fe.
Belonging has never come easy to me. But the way Jesus tells it, if we give up on belonging in order to follow him, we'll find ourselves belonging anyway- we'll belong like aliens. Maybe you're caught in the same tension as me, wanting to fit somewhere even as you're permanently out of place. Maybe you feel like an alien. If so, let's be aliens together.
The narrative explores the struggles of a boy who discovers his same-sex attractions during puberty while maintaining a deep love for Jesus. Through Greg Coles' honest and hopeful storytelling, he addresses the challenges faced by gay Christians in a society and church that often feels unwelcoming. His journey serves as a reassuring message to others, emphasizing that they are not mistakes and encouraging acceptance of one's identity.