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Coming Out
Fiction
Carolyn Welch Griffin, Marian J. Wirth and Arthur G. Wirth
A great book to help your family and friends understand how you feel.
Karla Jay
Nobody puts together an anthology like Karla Jay, and this is one
of her best works.
General Themes
Lauran Hoffman
You've seen the movie, now read the book.
Patricia Nell Warren
An aging beauty queen gets involved in politics. A cop discovers he's gay.
Does the beauty queen have secrets in her family closet? Written at the height
of Anita Bryant's "Save Our Children" campaign, this novel sometimes seems
more fact than fiction.
Nancy Toder
A super novel, every lesbian will recognize a part of themselves in these pages. The classic "roommates in college" scenario, watch as each makes their own life's "choices."
Patricia Nell Warren
A priest discovers his own homosexuality. Find out how he deals with it,
and how his church and friends deal with him.
Patricia Nell Warren
It's difficult to categorize this anthem-like novel. If you haven't
read it, read it. If you've read it, read it again. Lend it to everybody you know straight or gay. They'll laugh. They'll cry. They'll
begin to understand what it's all about.
Elizabeth Stark
A sensitive story of a young lesbian coming of age; who recognizes she is "different" and in love with the girl next door. If you want to understand the classic "butch" persona, you should read this book.
Health Issues
Judy Grahn
Gay words and traditions establishing our place in global history. A great
book, because it makes one feel as if we belong to a long, long line of special
folk. I would recommend it as a primer to all gay people from all walks of
life! (Reviewed by "KC")
Rita Mae Brown
Rita Mae's autobiography, including her loves Martina, Judy Nelson and oh
my!
History
Robert J. Kus (Editor)
An excellent overview of articles regarding mental and physical ailments
and addictions written by pre-eminent people in each field.
An excellent resource for staying healthy.
Laws And Legislative Issues
The Philip Lief Group, INC
A compilation of Lesbian history.
Randy Shilts
A remarkable look at the "discovery" of AIDS and HIV and the subsequent
events. What we did to ourselves is only surpassed by what the government
and health institutions did to the world. If you enjoyed the HBO Movie "And
the Band Plays On" you must read this work to get the rest of the story.
Martha Vicinus, George Chauncey, Martin Bauml Duberman
Gathering together the works of many, this book is reveals the history of
gays and lesbians in different cultures
and eras. Photos included.
Military Issues
Claudia Brenner with Hannah Ashley
In May, 1988 Claudia Brenner and her lover Rebecca Wight were shot because a man observed their sexual play in a remote camp ground on the Appalachian Trail. This book is compelling testamony to this country's need for hate crime legislation.
Parenting
Lois Shawver
An exploration of the reasons behind the ban, heterosexual modesty, homosexual
myths, and men who form their gay identity in the military.
Randy Shilts
When you read this work, you'll feel that the parcipants are
talking to you. Starting from the very beginnings of the United States, where
we find that the "father of the US Army" was gay through today, you'll laugh
and cry along with the brave men and women who have wanted nothing more to
do than serve our country.
Margarethe Cammermeyer
You saw the telepic starring Glenn Close, produced by Barbra Streisand. Now
read the book for additional insights into this b woman who discovered
herself then challenged the military.
Politics
Fiona L. Tasker, Susan Golombok
An exhaustive look at children raised in a lesbian (single mother or couple)
household including comparisons to children raised in other environments.
First person histories make this an excllent read both for research and/or
pleasure.
Religious Issues
Candice Gingrich
The personal story of Candic Gingrich, Newt Gingrich's half-sister on her
sudden publicity as the "lesbian sister" and how that led her into activism.
Torie Osborn
Ms. Osborn shares her years of experience with us, helping us decide "Where
do we go from here?"
Randy Shilts
From his humblest beginnings to his death, look at the world of
Harvey Milk through his eyes and words and those around him.
John Gallagher, Chris Bull
Award-winning journalists Chris Bull and John Gallagher chronicle
how the vehement battle between conservative Christians and gay activists
has thrust gay rights into the election spotlight.
Right to Marry
John Boswell
Winner of the 1981 American Book Awards for History this groundbreaking
work remains the consummate study of the history of attitudes toward
homosexuality in the Christian West.
Sex and Erotica
E. J. Graff
A study of the historical reasons for participation in the institution of marriage, covering issues related to sex, money, love, power and control. A real eye-opener for those who believe marriage only required a man and a woman.
William N. Eskridge, Jr.
As pointed out by the author, the question of gay marriage cuts two ways--at
the heart of gay assimilation, and at the core definition of marriage and
the family.
Mark Strasser
The author argues that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, a
premise with which I agree.
Youths & Teens
Jennifer Berman, M.D. and Laura Berman, Ph.D. with Elisabeth Bumiller - Detailed Review.
Learn more about the female sexual response in this new book.
Joani Blank with Ann Whidden - Detailed Review.
A complete guide to the history of vibrators as well as how to buy, use and maintain vibrators.
Larry Dane Brimner
The underlying, and very important, theme is, "You're not the only one."
Jan-Mitchell Sherrill, Craig A. Hardesty
This volume delivers exactly what the title says it does - an indispensible
guide.
Rachel Pollack, Cheryl Schwartz
Dealing with the special concerns of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens, this
book offers clear and sensible advice on all issues a teen may face, including
coming out.
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