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