Psychologists and researchers, parents and teenagers unfamiliar with the coming-out experience will find this a useful text. Savin-Williams (clinical and developmental psychology, Cornell U., Ithaca, NY) interviewed 164 teenagers for his study; the lengthy quotes relating their experience included here from the interview transcripts make the book anything but dry. Initial chapters describe the differential developmental trajectories approach employed. Following the central section of individual narratives, Savin-Williams provides suggestions to help families and their children negotiate healthy relationships. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)