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A review by davinareads
The Queer Musings of a One-Time Boy Skater by Joe Bainbridge
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Hard to rate someone's personal story, so no rating for this one but it was an enjoyable, quick read!
This was a funny story of self discovery for Joe. Filled with sweet moments to ones that were sad and hurtful, it was an educational and inspiring book that I think many should give a read. It was to me, realistic look into the life of a queer boy who loves to figure skate and how the world's ideology of masculinity can have a massive effect on the idea of a boy showing interest in what is predominantly known as a more "feminine" sport.
Along with the topic of figure skating, The Queer Musings of a One-Time Boy Skater is a collection of short essays that explores topics of sexuality, mental health, and stepping out of the set role people have embedded in their lives. It was honest and thoughtful with a lot of humor thrown in.
Not only is this a wonderful read but Joe is also donating 25% of the proceeds to charity to help support future boy figure skaters. And not to mention, he's a fellow Canadian sharing his story to add representation to amateur athletes, the dreamers and the has-beens.
I'm very glad that Hoe reached out about his book or I would have never have found it.
This was a funny story of self discovery for Joe. Filled with sweet moments to ones that were sad and hurtful, it was an educational and inspiring book that I think many should give a read. It was to me, realistic look into the life of a queer boy who loves to figure skate and how the world's ideology of masculinity can have a massive effect on the idea of a boy showing interest in what is predominantly known as a more "feminine" sport.
Along with the topic of figure skating, The Queer Musings of a One-Time Boy Skater is a collection of short essays that explores topics of sexuality, mental health, and stepping out of the set role people have embedded in their lives. It was honest and thoughtful with a lot of humor thrown in.
Not only is this a wonderful read but Joe is also donating 25% of the proceeds to charity to help support future boy figure skaters. And not to mention, he's a fellow Canadian sharing his story to add representation to amateur athletes, the dreamers and the has-beens.
I'm very glad that Hoe reached out about his book or I would have never have found it.