This Book Is Gay
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4.8 • 46 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
“This egregious gap has now been filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book...” — Booklist (Starred)
Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who’s ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU.
There’s a long-running joke that, after “coming out,” a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You’re welcome.
Inside you’ll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it’s like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations.
You will be entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will know that however you identify (or don’t) and whomever you love, you are exceptional. You matter. And so does this book.
One of The Guardian’s Best Books of the Year
"The book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL." –Patrick Ness, bestselling author
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
First published in the U.K., this irreverent, informative handbook offers a wide-ranging overview of gender identity, sexual orientation, coming out, dating, and more. Adopting a humorous tone that should help set anxious readers at ease, Dawson dismantles stereotypes, such as "Gay women hate men" ("I imagine they'd hate men who said that to them, yes"); defines a range of terms from "camp" to "cubs"; and offers (very) frank information about sex ("A bit of spit, Brokeback Mountain style, is NOT a substitute for a proper water-based lubricant"). Gerrell's playful b&w cartoons help maintain an encouraging atmosphere, even when Dawson turns to homophobia/transphobia, anti-gay legislation, and STDs. Readers will find guidance to navigating their sexual identities and more general advice about self-esteem, forming respectful relationships, and seeking personal fulfillment. Ages 14 up.
Customer Reviews
Gr8 m8 8/8
I recommend this book to everyone ever pls read it thanks
Not just for LGBT*
This book was great. It was both funny and serious. It was very educational and answers many questions around the LGBT* community. Many things that aren't taught by teachers or by parents that could be essential to know are here. It's not just for LGBT* people, straight people who want to learn about the community and understand what goes on will find this appealing.