When All Else Fails, Blame Your Mother!: the Untold Story of Barbara & David Johnson and the Founding of Spatula Ministries

An Odyssey of Truth and ReconciliationFrom the Land of Homophobia to the Shores of Amazing Grace, this is the gripping story of David Johnson and his mother, beloved author Barbara Johnson. In 1975, David’s revelation of homosexuality shattered their evangelical Christian world, triggering a violent confrontation and years of estrangement.Through heartbreak and healing, their journey reveals the transformative power of love, as grace replaces judgment and truth dissolves fear. Barbara’s groundbreaking work on homophobia, grief, and loss reached millions through her best-selling books, Spatula Ministries, and national speaking engagements with Women of Faith.When All Else Fails, Blame Your Mother! is a powerful, evocative narrative enriched with cinema-therapy insights and multimedia storytelling. This memoir—a heartfelt tribute to Barbara’s legacy—offers a roadmap for anyone who has faced rejection for being true to themselves. Complete with a “first aid kit” for confronting homophobia, the book echoes Barbara’s wisdom: “Secrets are to sickness as openness is to wholeness.”David Johnson, dedicated to preserving his mother’s enduring legacy through The Official Barbara Johnson Library website, ensures her works remain accessible while sharing his expertise in behavior modification psychotherapy on his YouTube channel, David – The Cinema-Therapist.A Past Exalted Ruler of the Palm Springs Elks Lodge and a recent Masonic initiate, David resides in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. He remains devoted to his community and professional passions, inspiring others on their own journeys of reconciliation and healing.Proceeds from this book support organizations dedicated to the care and feeding of widows, orphans, and those in need, including Samaritan’s Purse, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and the Los Angeles Fred Jordan Rescue Mission.