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markedwithanm's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying
elekat's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
The writing is super engaging and once you get into it you can’t put it down! I just found the interlude between chapters occasionally jarring, but otherwise an amazing read
ttreadsya's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.75
I really enjoyed this book! It was a whole lot of fun to read. There were lots of pop culture and Greer culture references thrown in and a great sense of humor tied this whole book into a nice bow.
Normally nonfiction and me don't get alone. I tend to find them boring and hard to sit through a lot of the times but this one I had trouble putting down!
There were little added bits in between short stories that I thought really added to the book as well and helped to get his personality to shine through even more.
A lovely read and I highly recommend you pick it up if you can!
If you are in Canada hit up the author om Instagram he might be able to get you a copy a bit cheaper then with Amazon shipping cost.
Normally nonfiction and me don't get alone. I tend to find them boring and hard to sit through a lot of the times but this one I had trouble putting down!
There were little added bits in between short stories that I thought really added to the book as well and helped to get his personality to shine through even more.
A lovely read and I highly recommend you pick it up if you can!
If you are in Canada hit up the author om Instagram he might be able to get you a copy a bit cheaper then with Amazon shipping cost.
ccwingreads's review
4.25
Mixing figure skating, early 2000s pop culture, and Drag Race with a lovely memoir that explores growing up queer and dealing with mental health, this quick read was highly enjoyable! I've only been a relatively casual figure skating fan (though I have gone to figure skating shows) and loved the references.
I really liked how Bainbridge talks about representation, self-expression, and the pressures of performing stereotypical masculinity within figure skating even as anyone outside the sport still views it as stereotypically feminine. I liked how the anecdotes were often followed by fun little lists. And I was highly amused by the "definitions" of the pop culture terminology used in the book.
I'm really happy that the author reached out, and I'm glad I purchased this. I may not have heard of it otherwise. I would recommend this if you're looking for more queer books and want a sweet and funny memoir.
25% of all proceeds is also being donated to Toepick Apparel to "support future boy skaters."
I really liked how Bainbridge talks about representation, self-expression, and the pressures of performing stereotypical masculinity within figure skating even as anyone outside the sport still views it as stereotypically feminine. I liked how the anecdotes were often followed by fun little lists. And I was highly amused by the "definitions" of the pop culture terminology used in the book.
I'm really happy that the author reached out, and I'm glad I purchased this. I may not have heard of it otherwise. I would recommend this if you're looking for more queer books and want a sweet and funny memoir.
25% of all proceeds is also being donated to Toepick Apparel to "support future boy skaters."
davinareads's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Hard to rate someone's personal story, so no rating for this one but it was an enjoyable, quick read!
This was a funny story of self discovery for Joe. Filled with sweet moments to ones that were sad and hurtful, it was an educational and inspiring book that I think many should give a read. It was to me, realistic look into the life of a queer boy who loves to figure skate and how the world's ideology of masculinity can have a massive effect on the idea of a boy showing interest in what is predominantly known as a more "feminine" sport.
Along with the topic of figure skating, The Queer Musings of a One-Time Boy Skater is a collection of short essays that explores topics of sexuality, mental health, and stepping out of the set role people have embedded in their lives. It was honest and thoughtful with a lot of humor thrown in.
Not only is this a wonderful read but Joe is also donating 25% of the proceeds to charity to help support future boy figure skaters. And not to mention, he's a fellow Canadian sharing his story to add representation to amateur athletes, the dreamers and the has-beens.
I'm very glad that Hoe reached out about his book or I would have never have found it.
This was a funny story of self discovery for Joe. Filled with sweet moments to ones that were sad and hurtful, it was an educational and inspiring book that I think many should give a read. It was to me, realistic look into the life of a queer boy who loves to figure skate and how the world's ideology of masculinity can have a massive effect on the idea of a boy showing interest in what is predominantly known as a more "feminine" sport.
Along with the topic of figure skating, The Queer Musings of a One-Time Boy Skater is a collection of short essays that explores topics of sexuality, mental health, and stepping out of the set role people have embedded in their lives. It was honest and thoughtful with a lot of humor thrown in.
Not only is this a wonderful read but Joe is also donating 25% of the proceeds to charity to help support future boy figure skaters. And not to mention, he's a fellow Canadian sharing his story to add representation to amateur athletes, the dreamers and the has-beens.
I'm very glad that Hoe reached out about his book or I would have never have found it.
soobooksalot's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
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