| Author: | Terry Castle |
From one of America's most brilliant critics and cultural commentators comes a collection of startling, gorgeously written autobiographical essays. [Castle] is a brilliant stylist, and everything she writes is gripping.--Edmund White.
| Author: | Mona Holmlund |
In the tradition of the bestselling Men Together, this photo-essay book celebrates the commitment of long-term female relationships.
| Author: | Edited by Ellen Kaschak |
A groundbreaking look at the taboo issue Of domestic violence in lesbian relationships. - Dr Marny Hall, author of The Lesbian Love Companion In this anthology of essays by a number of informed academics, social workers and members of the lesbian community, a taboo and complex subject is explored, offering a comprehensive ... read more
| Author: | Leila J. Rupp |
From the ancient poet Sappho to tombois in contemporary Indonesia, women throughout history and around the globe have desired, loved, and had sex with other women. In beautiful prose, Sapphistries tells their stories, capturing the multitude of ways that diverse societies have shaped female same-sex sexuality across time and ... read more
| Author: | edited by Kevin Jennings |
From the director of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) comes a new collection of accounts by openly gay and lesbian teachers who tell about their struggles and victories as they have put their own careers on the line to fight for justice. Kevin Jennings is the founder and executive director of GLSEN. He... read more
| Author: | Jo Webber |
Gay and lesbian couples have seen that making a commitment to a loving long-term relationship is becoming the accepted way for them to co-exist openly and happily within their communities. More and more of them formalise their relationships. This unique book brings them the expertise of the wedding-information-book market... read more
| Author: | Shere Hite |
In this latest Hite Report, Dr Hite examines friendship and work relationships between women. She explores various definitions of such friendships: what are the limits; does it include sex? ÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàand sets these in their historical, social and familiar contexts. And with high-profile ... read more
| Author: | Ben Summerskill |
A compelling collection of writings on how lesbian and gay life has changed. Contributors include novelists Stella Duffy and V.G. Lee, journalist Jane Czyzselska, Arts Council London head Sarah Weir, Muslim critic Irshad Manji, social policy consultant Helen Munro and artist Maggi Hambling.
| Author: | Lauren Blitzer |
At last lesbian culture is becoming more visible in the mainstream media. From The O.C. to The L Word, gay women (and the occasional bi-curious straight girl) are portrayed coming to terms with their sexuality and embracing it. But the journey from sexual curiosity to finally coming out can be confusing without proper guidanc... read more
| Author: | Sandra Freeman |
Talks about the joys and consequences of romantic passion whatever your sexual preference or age.
| Author: | Katherine V. Forrest |
Recognized as perhaps the world's most queer destination, San Francisco has a long, storied history of embracing-and influencing-gay and lesbian culture. Now, Michael Nava, Elana Dykewoman, Lucy Jane Bledsoe, Jim Tushinski, Michele Tea, K.M. Soehnlein, and many others offer up essays and stories about why they love Castro... read more
| Author: | Sheila Jeffreys |
Once, lesbian feminists transformed lesbianism from a stigmatized sexual practice into a political practice that posed a challenge to male supremacy and its basic institution of heterosexuality. Lesbian feminism sought to overturn the sexual system of male dominance and female submission. Lesbian sex and loving was to be the ... read more
| Author: | Ann Heron |
Twelve years after compiling One Teenager in Ten Ann Heron asks for stories from a new generation. Two Teenagers in Twenty : Writings by Gay & Lesbian Youth combines these new voices with many essays from Herons first book. Covers first relationships, coming out to family and friends and delves in to the con Offers insig... read more
| Author: | Valory Mitchell |
Covers three generations of lesbian family across the life course.
| Author: | Rebecca Swan |
With DVice?s Ema Lyon on the cover, this sumptuous book is a local initiative ? although published overseas and featuring people from around the world. Auckland photographer Rebecca Swan explores the gender experiences of 25 lesbians, gays, bisexuals, pansexuals and straight people. In words and pictures, she promotes und... read more
| Author: | Douglas C. Kimmel |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging brings together cutting-edge research, practical information, and innovative thinking regarding the characteristics and processes of aging among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Written by experts in the field, the book covers a range of subjects and provid... read more
| Author: | Professor Lillian Faderman |
Lesbian life in America continues to evolve. As Lillian Faderman writes, there are "no constants with regard to lesbianism," except that lesbians prefer women.
In this book, Faderman reclaims the story of lesbian life in twentieth-century America, tracing the evolution of lesbian identity and subcultures from early net... read more
| Author: | Erin McHugh |
With the debut of Showtime's The L Word, the entire world suddenly had a chance to glimpse lesbian lifestyle for the first time, albeit the glamorous, Hollywood version. Still, it opened people's eyes in a way that hasn't been done since the publication of The Well of Loneliness or Ellen DeGeneres' coming out on national TV. ... read more
| Author: | Richard Ward |
Understanding the needs, wishes, and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people is essential to those providing them with support and care as they grow older. This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct experiences and perspectives of older LGBT peop... read more