You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
janetmf3 's review for:
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past
by Páraic Kerrigan
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Marking fifty years of the founding of an LGBTQ rights movement in Ireland, Reeling in the Queers explores the lesser-known stories of the fight for LGBTQ rights since 1974, beyond decriminalisation and Marriage Equality. From 1990s boy bands to the AIDS priest, Fr Bernárd Lynch, from the Belfast Lesbian Line to proud parenting, from the earliest Pride events to the last days of Alternative Miss Ireland, fourteen distinct moments map the changing social and cultural landscape of Ireland. These stories, from across the island of Ireland – and further afield – celebrate a strong community and its allies, and speak across the generations. Together, they tell a new story of the gains, losses, devastation and community rising from the ashes of defeat. It is a hugely enjoyable and insightful read for both those who lived through this movement and for those who enjoy its benefits today. Drawing from oral history as well as archives, Reeling in the Queers brings even more to life the great big queer tapestry in Ireland. Queer history in Ireland is Irish history and acknowledging and celebrating the light and the dark of it protects all of our futures as much as our pasts.
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past by Páraic Kerrigan is a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history, Irish culture, and social justice, as it weaves together a rich tapestry of stories that celebrate the resilience and diversity of the queer community, its allies, and the struggles and triumphs that have shaped their lives.
This is a brilliant book, utterly fantastic and so enjoyable to read. Although it is a factual, non-fiction book, the stories were so enjoyable to read, almost like a fiction book. The stories were gripping, heart breaking, inspiring and wholesome. I loved learning about real Irish experiences from throughout the years, particularly Toni Burgess story, as a local Cobh woman like myself.
I recommend everyone to read this book and I cannot wait to meet Páraic Kerrigan this week at the Dubray Cork Pride Event to get even more insights from the man himself who did Trojan work creating this masterpiece.
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past by Páraic Kerrigan is a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history, Irish culture, and social justice, as it weaves together a rich tapestry of stories that celebrate the resilience and diversity of the queer community, its allies, and the struggles and triumphs that have shaped their lives.
This is a brilliant book, utterly fantastic and so enjoyable to read. Although it is a factual, non-fiction book, the stories were so enjoyable to read, almost like a fiction book. The stories were gripping, heart breaking, inspiring and wholesome. I loved learning about real Irish experiences from throughout the years, particularly Toni Burgess story, as a local Cobh woman like myself.
I recommend everyone to read this book and I cannot wait to meet Páraic Kerrigan this week at the Dubray Cork Pride Event to get even more insights from the man himself who did Trojan work creating this masterpiece.