"Not many gay runaways can boast a transformation as remarkable as David M Stern. Told with such honesty, David's journey from a traumatically scarred Hollywood Boulevard hustler to respected publisher in a sea of sharks is both gut-wrenching and uplifting. All the while, his heart of gold guided and delivered him to tell his unbelievable story." — Louie Mandrapilias, author of Flew Too High

"This book is about a period of LGBTQ+ history that is vitally significant to all of us. David tells the story from a unique perspective with all the humanity intact and gleaming." — Don Kilhefner, LGBTQ+ rights activist, Jungian psychologist.

"Your style is like a word song where you take us through a time in our community that was as magical as it was painful." — Sam Smith, former Chairman of the Board, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

"I love how the stories are connected to songs. I see this as a teaching tool for runaway youth to help them feel less alone. I can imagine you leading discussions about this at gay youth centers. Bravo!"
Dan Allen-Rowse - author of Foreign to Me

"Your book arrived in my hands at precisely the right time in my life. It is not only eminently readable and entertaining but also compelling and transporting for me. You are a master. All people need this book. I can't put it down."
John P. - A husband dealing with the trauma of his spouse's Alzheimer's