Super Short Summary

Boy Erased by Garrard Conley is a memoir chronicling Conley's struggle with his sexuality and the pressure from his religious parents to undergo conversion therapy. As he navigates the challenges of growing up in a strict Christian household in Arkansas, Conley describes his experiences in a program aimed at "curing" homosexuality and his ultimate journey towards self-acceptance. The book addresses themes of religion, self-discovery, and the damaging effects of conversion therapy. The narrative includes references to suicidal ideation.