Gregory Coles est un écrivain dont l'œuvre explore les thèmes de l'aliénation et de la quête d'appartenance dans le monde contemporain. Son écriture se caractérise par un examen approfondi de la foi et de l'identité personnelles, souvent du point de vue de la recherche de sa place dans la société. Coles se concentre dans son travail sur la connexion des expériences spirituelles et personnelles, offrant aux lecteurs une réflexion sur la complexité des relations humaines et de la foi.
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.