A review by voidboi
Bodies of Evidence: The Practice of Queer Oral History by

4.0

I had hoped for more focus on queer oral history practices, as research for a relevant project. Instead, most of the book seemed to be concerned with analyzing the transcripts and experiences presented for their historical and cultural meanings, or with discussing oral history more broadly.

But while it wasn't quite what I was looking for, I did really enjoy reading this book and getting a glimpse at so many different stories. The book presents an incredibly in-depth look at what queer oral history can look like, and reflections on key issues of narrator/interviewer dynamics, talking about sex, comfort and discomfort, community, and more. Definitely a worthwhile read.