The colorful illustrations bring the weightlifting events to life.Ĭons: Although Joey offers to wear the same colorful clothes as Rob, he’s shown on the last page in blue pants and a plain white t-shirt. Pros: The empowering be-yourself message will especially speak to LGBQT+ readers, as Rob defies stereotypes with his rainbow mohawk and unconventional clothing in a sport that is often associated with more traditional masculinity.
Includes a letter to readers from Rob, additional resources, and descriptions of all the Strongman events. Looking for books by Eric Rosswood See all books authored by Eric Rosswood, including Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood. Eric Rosswood is an in-demand authority and commentator on LGBTQ issues including civil rights, parenting, marriage, and politics. Rosswood said that a book like Strong was needed when there were few. Joey’s support and encouragement helped Rob in other ways, and he eventually won the North American Strongman championship. Eric Rosswood (n Ross, born October 12, 1979) is an American author and LGBT activist. Falling in love with Joey, a fellow weightlifter, encouraged Rob to be himself, and before long he was dressing exactly the way he wanted to. When he came in last at his first competition, he felt as dark and gloomy as his clothes. Rob loved wearing bright, colorful clothing, but other competitors wore plain, dark colors, so Rob did, too. Competition events involved lifting heavy logs, stones, and tires, so Rob got to work, running, swimming, and lifting the heaviest weights he could. At the age of 17, Rob learned about the Strongman competition and decided to become a weightlifting champion. Summary: Rob Kearney was a strong kid who excelled at football and cheerleading, but his favorite sport was weightlifting.
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