Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World by Mason Funk

6 reviews

cogowno's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia

crabbytaco's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia

sara_berlin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

I liked how wide ranging and inclusive this book was; it really showed the diversity of opinions and perspectives in the LGBTQ+ community, but also the common values that vibe bind us together. The last part was especially highlighted by the book being split into sections. I learned a lot and I think it’s a great jumping off point to learn more about recent history and how we’ve gotten to this point (i.e the history of pride). I think it’s important to learn about previous activities so we don’t repeat their mistakes (e.g. respectability politics, lack of intersectionality, etc). If it didn’t work then, it’s not going to work now, and acknowledging this is key to a progressive movement. Thank you to Mason Funk and his supporters for creating such a wonderful collection of stories. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness, Transphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Outing, Religious bigotry, Ableism, Biphobia, Deadnaming, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Racism

wordsbyclaire's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Racism

alliemikennareads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

The Book Of Pride is a wonderful collection of stories on heroes of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. They’re essays but don’t really feel like it - more like short personal stories. I read as an audiobook and felt that really added to my reading experience. 

What I loved: I really appreciated the intersectionality showcased in the stories in this book, and the visibility to a wide spectrum of LGBTQIA voices. I was looking to understand some history in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement and this delivered there. I also wanted to hear more individual stories that might resonate with me and my life journey. 

I did have several moments throughout the book that were validating and made me and my experiences feel seen. One quote that really hit me was in Evan Wolfson’s story: “Who you are is profoundly shaped by the choices society gives you.” 

This was a great audiobook for driving and doing things around the house and I loved the length of the stories included. I also love that the OUTWORDS site has more content about many people interviewed in this book if you want more of their stories. 

What I didn’t love: I wish there were more Aesexual experiences included here because that perspective didn’t feel represented at all. I know there are more stories on the OUTWORDS site but I didn’t find any there either, though I hope some are added in the future! 

CW: Suicide/suicide attempt, gay slur reference, alcoholism, military discrimination, child sexual abuse

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Homophobia

Child sexual abuse, military discrimination, HIV/AIDS crisis discussion, gay slur

lilacsophie's review against another edition

informative

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Chronic illness, Drug use, Homophobia, Hate crime, Police brutality, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Ableism