Showing titles in LGBTQ+ Studies

In this enlightening book, journey inside the soul and mind of a transgender person. The book focuses on bringing into enlightenment the inner circles and lifestyle of transgender people and also addresses the issue of self-consciousness and awareness right from childhood to maturity: the influence of friends, relatives, and loved ones in the journey of self-discovery and as they embark on the amazing true journey from male to female. Follow the life of a boy growing up to becoming a man, living with a secret he kept buried in him for 50 years.

Originally written in the 1990s, this book remains a key resource for women in heterosexual marriages who discover, or are coming to terms with, their lesbianism or bisexuality. Celebrating twenty-five years since first publication, this book shares the author's personal story, as well as the descriptive experience of others, to provide validation and empowerment to multitudes of women in their search for their true identities. The author gives women ways in which to structure and restructure their lives and their families after they realize their same-gender sexuality.

***WINNER, 2011 Lambda Literary Award - Transgender Non-Fiction While the Jewish mainstream still argues about homosexuality, transgender and gender-variant people have emerged as a distinct Jewish population and as a new chorus of voices. Inspired and nurtured by the successes of the feminist...

For the past six years at the University of Oregon, Trey has been completely focused on studying. With no time for relationships, he's had to rely on the occasional hookup to fulfill his physical need for companionship. Now that he's almost done with his master's degree in biology, his attention is on his career. Relationships will have to wait. Again.... Chuck is hitching his way across the country, doing what he must to survive while trying to stay off the radar of an abusive ex.

Ein großes neues Erzähltalent, das entdeckt werden will: Louise Böhms Debüt verhandelt Freundschaft und Herkunft, wie man es noch nicht gelesen hat. Wenn Jojo ihre Herkunft einfach ausradieren könnte, würde sie es tun. An der Uni hat sie ständig Angst, jemand könnte herausfinden, dass...

A timely anthology that explores power, privilege, and oppression and their relationship to marginalized bodies Asserting that the body is the main site of oppression in Western society, the contributors to this pioneering volume explore the complex issue of embodiment and how it relates to...

"Transcending Love: A Guide for Families in Accepting a Transsexual Member" is a transformative guide that explores the complexities of transgender identity within the familial context. Authored by a seasoned psychologist and advocate for transgender rights, this book serves as a beacon of hope for families navigating the uncharted waters of supporting their transsexual loved ones.

Raised in poverty in the backwoods of South Alabama, John grew up amid violence, instability, and fear. Home was never safe. Love was never secure. When a small Pentecostal church offered safety, purpose, and belonging, he embraced it completely. But belonging came at a price. To remain part of that world, he had to hide the truth about himself—a truth he was taught would send him straight to Hell. So he abandoned himself and became the person everyone needed him to be. A husband. A father. A pastor.

Zami: A Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers “Zami is a fast-moving chronicle. From the author’s vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s, the nature of Audre Lorde’s work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women...

In this exhilarating journey into underground parties, pulsating with life and limitless possibility, acclaimed author Amin Ghaziani unveils the unexpected revolution revitalizing urban nightlife. Far from the gay bar with its largely white, gay male clientele, here is a dazzling scene of secret parties—club nights—wherein culture creatives, many of whom are queer, trans, and racial minorities, reclaim the night in the name of those too long left out.

Perhaps you’ve begged Mistress to make you a pretty girl, to take away all those nasty bits that categorize you as male. You’ll do anything to stay in her world. To be a girl forever. She has the power to change your sex, to set you free forever. And yet, there is a force within you resisting the metamorphosis. This audiobook is not for the faint of heart. Written by trans dominatrix Mistress Persephone Rose, You’re a Girl Now Suck It unravels the very fiber of your being and sews it back in ways you might never have imagined.

Finally, an audiobook of affirmations just for us. This audiobook was written specifically to benefit us queer folks. The LGBTQIA+ experience is unique, and this book honors that.

We are what we think, and spending time with positive thoughts makes us positive people. Listening to affirmations can: Help you start your day right. Remind you of your value. Allow you to be a kinder person. Attract wealth. Bring forgiveness. Pump you up… and more!

A 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Nonfiction An Electric Literature “Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2022” Selection A love letter to the legendary Black and Latinx LGBTQ underground subculture, uncovering its abundant legacy and influence in popular culture. What is Ballroom? Not a...

In My Child Is Trans, Now What?, Greene breaks the mold by offering a judgement-free guide to people across generations who want to support their trans youth but aren't sure of the best way to do so. Greene focuses on providing two key resources in this book: information and emotional support. He details what families can expect, what systems exist to support trans youth, and what loved ones can do to help.

An invaluable guide to understanding and dismantling sexism for parents trying to raise confident and powerful girls in a culture that often demeans them. “Seasoned and sensible guidance on the toughest topics in raising girls: misogyny, objectification, body image, confidence, harassment...

“Funny, frank, and freaky, this book—so relatable.” —Liz Goldwyn, filmmaker and author of Pretty Things “Wild, slick, and a hell of a lot of fun.” —Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author From the hosts of the hit podcast Decisions, Decisions (formerly WHOREible...

Sexual healer and entrepreneur David P. Wichman has lived through it all: Childhood abuse, foster care, homelessness, survival sex work, and the blackest pits of drug and alcohol addiction. After white-collar crime landed him in jail, David resolved to finally conquer the sense of brokenness that had been driving him to self-destruction throughout his life. In his moving memoir, he recounts how his recovery and spiritual journey have revealed to him his inherent wholeness and worth, a message of love and belonging that he now carries to others.

Dustin Lance Black, the Oscar-winning screenwriter and activist, explores attitudes towards surrogacy. He shares his own journey to have a child, with husband Tom Daley, through surrogacy. Dustin beautifully and thoroughly explores how the question of surrogacy links to wider societal questions...

Forging Queer Leaders explores the unique and inspiring developmental experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders, the amazing capabilities they bring to teams, and what that means for everyone pursuing positive and inclusive organizational strategy. With stories from the armed forces, lawyers, entrepreneurs, authors, academics, thought-leaders, medical professionals - you name it - this shows how queer folk everywhere are harnessing their hard-won power and resilience to excel.