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Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister
by Anne Choma
I've not watched the show yet; I wanted to get some background before I did. I'm so glad I decided to read this. Wlw history is far and few in between, overwritten by heterosexism and shame. To be introduced to a figure so at liberty and at peace with her sexuality as Anne Lister was many things for me. It gave me some peace in my own identity, and an education in my identity that I wouldn't have gotten elsewhere.
Her life ended early, but there are so few stories where lesbian love ends well, so it brought me comfort, too. Though written as a biography, I found it just as enthralling as if it had been a novel. I was fascinated by Anne Lister's strengths and weaknesses, and while her weaknesses must be considered in the context of her time, culture, and situation, I believe her life and loves are to be exalted and remembered.
Her life ended early, but there are so few stories where lesbian love ends well, so it brought me comfort, too. Though written as a biography, I found it just as enthralling as if it had been a novel. I was fascinated by Anne Lister's strengths and weaknesses, and while her weaknesses must be considered in the context of her time, culture, and situation, I believe her life and loves are to be exalted and remembered.