First Person Queer: Who We Are (So Far)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (875 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1551522276 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this amazing, wide-ranging anthology of nonfiction essays, contributors write intimate and honest first-person accounts of queer experience, from coming out to “passing” as straight to growing old to living proud. These are the stories of contemporary gay and lesbian life—and by definition, are funny, sad, hopeful, and truthful. Representing a diversity of genders, ages, races, and orientations, and edited by two acclaimed writers and anthologists (who between them have written or edited almost one hundred books), First Person Queer puts the “personal” back into “queer.”
Feminist Review (Feminist Review 2008-01-08)It's remarkable that every voice in this anthology is personable. GLBT Roundtable Newsletter (American Library Association) (GLBT Roundtable Newsletter 2009-03-12) . Whether read in a couple of sittings or savored essay by essay, this is an eye-opening vista on diversity. First Person Queer is humorous at times, painful at others, and extremely honest all the while. Recommended for both public and academic libraries. Michael Bronski, The Guide (The Guide 2007-12-20)This collection is refreshing be
Richard Labonté has been the editor of the book series Best Gay Erotica (Cleis) since 1997. Lawrence Schimel is an award-winning author and anthologist who has published over 80 books in many genres, including PoMoSexuals: Challenging Assumptions about Gender and Sexuality (with Carol Queen), The Drag Queen of Elfland, Th