After all, Phillip is a six-foot eight-inch former college football player, and Brandon's uncle Eugene, Phillip older brother, was the premier quarterback in the state when he was in high school and went on to become a decorated Marine. Since Brandon also shows remarkable athletic ability, Phillip encourages his youngest son to become an athlete. He immerses Brandon in sports, which Phillip believes will direct his son properly into manhood and away from the path of being a "sissy boy."Brandon develops into a celebrated high school quarterback, only to then face the realization in his teens that he is gay. TGT handles the subject sensitively and offers an insightful read for parents, young adults, and middle and high school students.