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overdueshrew's review
4.0
Loved the essays in this book - I learned so much about Native life and art! There were a lot of incredible quotes in here... I wish I had written them down before I had returned it to the library.
pocketshrike's review
5.0
I discovered this book while browsing through the campus library, and the title caught my eye right away.
Me Sexy is a collection of essays regarding many different aspects of First Nations sexuality. I really enjoyed the variety, as it included coming out experiences, First Nations erotic art critiques, and how sexuality has been talked about (or not) through personal histories and story-telling.
It's a relatively quick read, but something that can be re-read and enjoyed. While I found a few of the essays a bit dry/academic, the more personal stories were very interesting. I'm definitely adding this collection to my "to buy" list.
Me Sexy is a collection of essays regarding many different aspects of First Nations sexuality. I really enjoyed the variety, as it included coming out experiences, First Nations erotic art critiques, and how sexuality has been talked about (or not) through personal histories and story-telling.
It's a relatively quick read, but something that can be re-read and enjoyed. While I found a few of the essays a bit dry/academic, the more personal stories were very interesting. I'm definitely adding this collection to my "to buy" list.
velocitygirl14's review
5.0
This is a very lovely and insightful book in regards to sexuality from First Nations point of view. It's a collection of essays that dispel myths and give a good picture of native sexuality from historical perspectives to the modern era. It's well researched and well written.
noreadingdegree's review
4.0
Oh my! I went into this with zero expectations and I just loved this. Yes, I was quite bummed when I realized that this is a collection of essay, but that feeling quickly went away. Were there some dud essays? Sure. Well, maybe "dud" isn't the right word. Uninteresting would work better because you are never going to be able to make an essay about art exciting to me. Even art with enormous penises didn't excite me. With that being said, 1/3 of the essays absolutely blew me away. I will list my favorites w/ a brief summary down below so you know a little more of what to expect.
My favorite essays
1. Why Cree is the Sexiest of All Languages by Tomson Highway (5/5 stars) Main discussion is why are words like tit and ass terrifying in English, but hysterical in Cree? This is probably my favorite one because this essay made me realize my fundamental issues w/ Christianity.
2. Indian Call Love by Drew Hayden Taylor (5/5) OMG this one was hilarious! This one discusses how Native American's sexuality has been exploited by Eurocentric fantasies (esp in the romance genre).
3. Pre Christian Inuit Sexuality by Makka Kleist (5/5 stars) The title is self-explanatory.
4. Why Cree is the Sexiest of All Languages by Tomson Highway (5/5 stars) Main discussion is why are words like tit and ass terrifying in English, but hysterical in Cree?
5. First Wives Club by Lee Maracle (4/5 stars) Discussion of what is sexy in the Salish culture and how morality and sexuality are intertwined w/ one another.
My favorite essays
1. Why Cree is the Sexiest of All Languages by Tomson Highway (5/5 stars) Main discussion is why are words like tit and ass terrifying in English, but hysterical in Cree? This is probably my favorite one because this essay made me realize my fundamental issues w/ Christianity.
2. Indian Call Love by Drew Hayden Taylor (5/5) OMG this one was hilarious! This one discusses how Native American's sexuality has been exploited by Eurocentric fantasies (esp in the romance genre).
3. Pre Christian Inuit Sexuality by Makka Kleist (5/5 stars) The title is self-explanatory.
4. Why Cree is the Sexiest of All Languages by Tomson Highway (5/5 stars) Main discussion is why are words like tit and ass terrifying in English, but hysterical in Cree?
5. First Wives Club by Lee Maracle (4/5 stars) Discussion of what is sexy in the Salish culture and how morality and sexuality are intertwined w/ one another.
justabean_reads's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this. I loved how varied the essays included were, and especially that it included three queer authors all with very different perspectives. I liked the language lessons, and the essays that dealt with the effects settlers had on the different cultures. It was very well put together, informative, and often funny. I probably could have lived without the Boyden essay. I often don't get his writing.
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