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"Abstract text taken from back cover of book. Woman or man? That's the question that rages like a storm around Jess Goldberg, clouding her life and her identity. Growing up differently gendered in a blue-collar town in the 1950s. Coming out as a butch in the bars and factories of the prefeminist ‘60s. Deciding to pass as a man in order to survive when she is left without work or a community in the early ‘70s. This powerful, provocative, and deeply moving novel sees Jess coming full circle, learning to accept the complexities of being a transgendered person in a world demanding simple explanations: a he-she emerging whole, weathering the turbulence." This book is very interesting and I highly recommend this book. Gave me some insight. Enjoy~~~~
Our Lesbian book club selected this book to read. Several of us have dated/lived with "Stone" butches and have learned of their plight. It is much easier to be a fem Lesbian. The author showed the characters plight in a poignant and difficult to fathom world of homophobic people. We all were glad to have read this book so we could understand in more depth the world she was forced to live in. We are seeing some improvement in society, but breaking through the homophobic barrier is still far from completed.
This is truly a book any GLBT, or straight person needs to have on their bookshelf at home, and anyone who disrespects or discriminates against homosexuals and says that they don't have it hard and never had it bad, READ THIS BOOK! THE POLICE USED TO GO INTO THE GAY BARS AND ARREST ANY WOMAN NOT WEARING 2 ARTICLES OF WOMEN'S CLOTHING, THEY WOULD ALSO BEAT AND RAPE THEM!!! This book tells the gut wrenching hardships and the struggles of the gay community during the STONEWALL RIOT days. RIP Judy Garland!
Amazing book, in great condition.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Was really happy to find this book, which is now out of print, for a fairly decent price. Book is used but I just think it adds character and it’s not damaged which is all that matters to me. Shipped in good time so I’m happy :)
Verified purchase: No
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