Gay author Eric Rosswood (@ericrosswood) wants LGBTQ+ kids to believe in themselves. In his new children's book "Strong," Rosswood tells the story of Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay), a gay strongman who trains himself to lift hundreds of pounds. As the story progresses, Kearney learns with the help of his husband to fully embrace who he is without worrying about what other people think of him. Rosswood co-authored the book with Kearney. The book is short, simple, and to the point. Each page features a drawing by Nidhi Chanani (@nidhiart). Each drawing comes with a short text that tells Kearney's story. The book poses a simple question for its readers: What makes you strong? In Kearney's case, his strength comes from not only his ability to lift heavy weights, but also from his ability to proudly be who he is. In an interview with our friends at @BayAreaReporter, Rosswood revealed that he first discovered Kearney's story in an online article and was quite taken with him. He found the story inspiring and felt that it would also inspire young people. The book follows Kearney through his childhood, when he was found to be an unusually strong kid. When he was 17, a teacher introduced him to Strongman, a competition which tested strength. Kearney began training. He ran, swam, and lifted weights, eventually being able to lift four hundred pounds. Whenever he finished training, Kearney would change into his colorful street clothes, which he felt were more representative of him. At one weightlifting event, Kearney meets Joey, and the two fall in love. Joey notices that Kearney always changes into drab colored clothes when he lifts weights, saying that strongmen don't wear bright colors. "Well then," said Joey. "I'll wear bright colors with you."⁠ ⁠ Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork⁠ ?????️‍???‍♀️⁠ ?️: David-Elijah Nahmod⁠ ?: Rob Kearney @worlds_strongest_gay

Gay author Eric Rosswood (@ericrosswood) wants LGBTQ+ kids to believe in themselves. In his new children's book "Strong," Rosswood tells the story of Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay), a gay strongman who trains himself to lift hundreds of pounds. As the story progresses, Kearney learns with the help of his husband to fully embrace who he is without worrying about what other people think of him. Rosswood co-authored the book with Kearney. The book is short, simple, and to the point. Each page features a drawing by Nidhi Chanani (@nidhiart). Each drawing comes with a short text that tells Kearney's story. The book poses a simple question for its readers: What makes you strong? In Kearney's case, his strength comes from not only his ability to lift heavy weights, but also from his ability to proudly be who he is. In an interview with our friends at @BayAreaReporter, Rosswood revealed that he first discovered Kearney's story in an online article and was quite taken with him. He found the story inspiring and felt that it would also inspire young people. The book follows Kearney through his childhood, when he was found to be an unusually strong kid. When he was 17, a teacher introduced him to Strongman, a competition which tested strength. Kearney began training. He ran, swam, and lifted weights, eventually being able to lift four hundred pounds. Whenever he finished training, Kearney would change into his colorful street clothes, which he felt were more representative of him. At one weightlifting event, Kearney meets Joey, and the two fall in love. Joey notices that Kearney always changes into drab colored clothes when he lifts weights, saying that strongmen don't wear bright colors. "Well then," said Joey. "I'll wear bright colors with you."⁠
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