Movie · 2009 · Lifetime
Is Prayers for Bobby based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Prayers for Bobby is based on the book Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son by Leroy F. Aarons (1995).
The movie was released in 2009 on Lifetime.
The book behind Prayers for Bobby
Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son
by Leroy F. Aarons · first published 1995 · non-fiction, LGBT-related literature
Non-fiction work by Leroy F. Aarons.
Common questions
Is Prayers for Bobby based on a book?
Yes. Prayers for Bobby is based on the book Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son by Leroy F. Aarons (1995).
Who wrote the book Prayers for Bobby is based on?
Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son was written by Leroy F. Aarons and first published in 1995.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.