Give him some time to let it sink in. It's a hard thing for some people to understand, but it does sound like he cares about you. Did he read much of the book? This can be a good thing to have someone who is on your side and wants to help you. If he's ready, maybe you can explain to him what it really is about, so that he understands it better.

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