A review by michaelpadden
Men Like That: A Southern Queer History by John Howard

3.0

This was a good book. Howard's structure changes throughout which takes a little getting used to. It can be dry in places, but I found it an interesting depiction of gay live in southern rural cities. I think the most interesting take away was his discussion of how gay men and women weren't persecuted harshly in these communities until the started to align themselves with the civil rights movement. This book looks at Mississippi from 1945-1985. It ends right when HIV/AIDS enters the picture.