--- product_id: 4910785 title: "The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up" price: "€ 35.99" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4910785-the-best-little-boy-in-the-world-grows-up store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up **Price:** € 35.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up - **How much does it cost?** € 35.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4910785-the-best-little-boy-in-the-world-grows-up) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description John Reid's The Best Little Boy in the World was hailed as a classic memoir of growing up gay in a straight world. But "John Reid" didn't write it. Years would pass before the writer could reveal his true identity as Andrew Tobias, America's bestselling financial guru, author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need. Now, twenty-five years later, Tobias, proud to use his real name, brings his remarkable life story up to date. Writing with his customary charm and frank humor, Tobias tells of love affairs and heartbreak, hot New York parties and tough political battles, the excitement of genuine social change and the tragedy of seeing dear friends die young. Here too are the unforgettable scenes of Tobias revealing his sexual orientation not only to his parents but to the president of the United States. The author is an irresistible companion as he shares with us his proud stories, embarrassing confessions, and hilarious musings on "the homosexual lifestyle." Witty, heartfelt, and wonderfully affirming in every sense, this is Andrew Tobias's finest book to date. Review: Funny, touching and thought-provoking - I found "The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up" well-written, insightful and inspiring. I am a straight female and don't usually read a lot of material about gay men, nor do I read a lot of biographies (boring). So why did I read this in the first place? Actually, because I liked "The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need" so much. The investment guide was invaluable to me when I inherited some money and had no clue what to do next. That book transformed me rather rapidly from someone who felt like she needed help but was not even sure where to turn, to feeling that I could handle things just fine on my own, and it's working out very well for me. In addition to being useful, I found that book so well-written and just plain entertaining that I have re-read it several times and started looking for other things he had written. I tried "My Vast Fortune" but it didn't grab me for some reason, and I liked "The Best Little Boy in the World" better. But I felt this follow-up book about his adult life is extraordinary. I have known quite a few gay folks in my life, but I have to admit this book still made me more aware of their issues than I had been. I'm not very political, and if the book were preachy, I would have tossed it. But Tobias makes his points with deft humor and a variety of fascinating anecdotes. It is quite entertaining as well as emotionally gripping. I highly recommend it. Review: review - Exactly what I was looking for. It was reasonably priced and I got it in a very nice time frame. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #765,919 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #747 in Midlife Self-Help #1,035 in LGBTQ+ Biographies (Books) #1,046 in LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 72 Reviews | ## Images ![The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T8SfCxD+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny, touching and thought-provoking *by K***N on June 7, 2007* I found "The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up" well-written, insightful and inspiring. I am a straight female and don't usually read a lot of material about gay men, nor do I read a lot of biographies (boring). So why did I read this in the first place? Actually, because I liked "The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need" so much. The investment guide was invaluable to me when I inherited some money and had no clue what to do next. That book transformed me rather rapidly from someone who felt like she needed help but was not even sure where to turn, to feeling that I could handle things just fine on my own, and it's working out very well for me. In addition to being useful, I found that book so well-written and just plain entertaining that I have re-read it several times and started looking for other things he had written. I tried "My Vast Fortune" but it didn't grab me for some reason, and I liked "The Best Little Boy in the World" better. But I felt this follow-up book about his adult life is extraordinary. I have known quite a few gay folks in my life, but I have to admit this book still made me more aware of their issues than I had been. I'm not very political, and if the book were preachy, I would have tossed it. But Tobias makes his points with deft humor and a variety of fascinating anecdotes. It is quite entertaining as well as emotionally gripping. I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review *by T***S on October 31, 2013* Exactly what I was looking for. It was reasonably priced and I got it in a very nice time frame. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LBGTQ Informative *by C***N on February 16, 2024* The book before TBLBITWGUP was TBLBITW and it literally saved my life. Despondent and unable to get information on being gay in the 1970’s, I almost cashed everything in. But I was lucky to come across a copy, read it, and then knew I was not a freak. God bless Andy Tobias for his books. His Grows Up volume is equally informative and masterfully written. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4910785-the-best-little-boy-in-the-world-grows-up](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4910785-the-best-little-boy-in-the-world-grows-up) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*