 This work "represents a landmark contribution to gay self-understanding and acceptance" and is regarded as an important piece, both politically and in regards to its impact as a resource for other counselors

The book received the 1977 "Gay News" Book Award.Additionally, "New Society" described the work as "a mosaic of self-told case histories" that "speaks very powerfully as the authentic voice of an oppressed minority", and goes on to add that Babuscio "presents his testimony with great intelligence and subtlety".Another reviewer believed the book proved a "useful primer" for those interested in gay peer-counseling and as an interesting "panoramic presentation of the issues" people face regularly.