In my capacity as a mother, Muslim, lecturer and health worker, I found Tough Conversations: Having the LGBTQIA+ Discussion with Your Children and Adolescents to be a compelling and enlightening read. This book offers an accessible language style, making it easily understandable even for readers who are not native English speakers or who are unfamiliar with complex terminology. ~Rista Fauziningtyas, Registered Nurse, Indonesia

This is a well-researched and informative book that provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. The author's use of personal stories, data, and practical advice makes it an essential guide for parents and caregivers seeking to support their LGBTQ+ adolescent children. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the LGBTQ experience. ~Xizhao Li, Registered Nurse, China

I enjoyed reading this book. It is insightful and touches on difficult topics with a great deal of sensitivity, which is something that parents and children working through adolescence need. The book contains a lot of valuable knowledge and the writer’s style is engaging and easy to connect with. Parents will benefit immensely from this book. ~Ink Tabansi, Lawyer, Nigeria

In her new book, Tough Conversations, Ijeoma in her usual easy-to-read and methodical style, brilliantly captures the historical contexts around subject of identity. This book also does justice to the topic of LGBTQ and provides a practical approach to discussing this from an informed position. It is an absolutely delightful page-turner and I highly recommend this to every teenager and adult. Every parent or influencer must have a copy of this excellent book. ~Emmanuel Seyram Duku, Pharmacist, Ghana

This book should be a must-read for all parents and, indeed, anyone who, like myself, has some discomfort when it comes to talking about sexuality with a young person. ~Innocent Ukabam, PhD, USA

Ijeoma Okafor-Emeagha