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A review by lillimoore
The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World by Mason Funk
4.0
This book was woven together like a glorious, fabulous tapestry showcasing so many amazing LGBTQIA+ leaders that I had never before heard of, and people in positions or that have made contributions that might not always be recognized for their greatness. I really enjoyed listening to this book and the many interviews, and feel like I am only just scratching the surface of an astounding, oftentimes bewildering history of a diverse community in our country that has overcome so much.
My only complaint about this book is that it so often left me wanting more. I understand keeping the interviews shorter to accommodate more people while also maintaining a certain level of readability, but I would like to have seen these stories expanded more; every person interviewed could easily have their own full-length memoir and I would want to read next to all of them, and I personally wouldn't have minded this book being twice as long so I could get more, or divided into anthologies. Hearing so many perspectives from such a diverse group of older queer, gay, lesbian, trans, intersex, and bisexual people—and especially hearing them during Pride month—left me with so much hope, admiration, and love.
My only complaint about this book is that it so often left me wanting more. I understand keeping the interviews shorter to accommodate more people while also maintaining a certain level of readability, but I would like to have seen these stories expanded more; every person interviewed could easily have their own full-length memoir and I would want to read next to all of them, and I personally wouldn't have minded this book being twice as long so I could get more, or divided into anthologies. Hearing so many perspectives from such a diverse group of older queer, gay, lesbian, trans, intersex, and bisexual people—and especially hearing them during Pride month—left me with so much hope, admiration, and love.