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The trailblazing book that influenced a generation of writers, and proves that mature reflection needn’t be lacking in attitude.In the beginning when everything was very sexual we talked about our fantasies. She thought about having a guy for some of it. She thought about having a gun. I had gone through a lot to get away from guys so I admit that the thought of going back to them, even for a little adventure, was surprising and disconcerting …Ann Rower’s first book, If You’re a Girl, published by Semiotext(e)’s Native Agents series in 1991 in tandem with Cookie Mueller’s Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black, cemented her reputation as the Eve Babitz of lower Manhattan.Rower was fifty-three years old at the time. Her stories—urtexts of female autofiction—had long been circulating within the poetry and postpunk music scenes. They were unlike anyone else’s: disarming, embarrassing, psuedoconfessional tales of everyday life dizzily told and laced with dry humor. In If You’re a Girl, she recounts her adventures as Timothy Leary’s babysitter, her artistic romance with actor Ron Vawter, and her attempts to evade a schizophrenic stalker.Rower went on to publish two novels: Armed Response (1995) and Lee & Elaine (2002). After the 2002 suicide of her partner, the writer Heather Lewis, Rower stopped writing for almost two decades. And then she picked up where If You’re a Girl left off. No longer a girl, she produced dozens of stories from her life in New York as an octogenarian.This new, expanded edition includes most of the original book, together with selections from both her novels and her recent writings. If You’re a Girl is a trailblazing book that manifests Rower’s influence on a generation of writers, and proves that mature reflection needn’t be lacking in attitude.

(** THIRD PRINTING ** - The author delves deeper into his memories and documented accounts to expand upon revelation, discover cause and effect, and identify an adverse behavioral pattern.)Can the penitent homosexual be healed from homosexuality? The answer to this question deeply concerns many people, for virtually everyone knows someone (i.e., a family member, a friend, a schoolmate, a coworker, etc.) who has in some way been adversely affected by homosexuality. Is homosexuality biological or the result of learned behavioral conditioning? Could homosexuality be a deep-rooted disposition within homosexuals resulting from relative unchecked inclinations and traumas during childhood? Christopher J. Martin seeks to answer these questions via his seminarian research and personal testimony, a story of redemption by the Lord Jesus Christ.In this inspirational, sensational, and spiritual book, Rev. Christopher J. Martin provides something for everyone; all can benefit from reading it. It also presents research regarding alcoholism and drug addiction, providing accounts of people who have overcome these vices. Family and friends will benefit by understanding the plights and struggles of their loved ones. Fathers will gain a deeper revelation of how they can better raise their sons and daughters. Fellow clergymen will learn from Rev. Martin's mistakes and remember that all are prone to sin and need God's grace for salvation, deliverance, and healing. Pastors, especially those who become fathers in the gospel ministry, will read two profiles of pastors who served 40+ years in the pastorate. Via these two profiles, pastors will gain awareness of how relationships with their spiritual sons and daughters may be strengthened or, conversely, how they may be damaged or broken. Moreover, pastors may be able to glean insights on how they can shepherd their churches with a careful eye toward the needs and the encouragement of all parishioners. Finally, this book will help anyone to better understand and support the struggles of ex-gay/nongay Christians.

Baz, Peggy, Carole, and Madge get together every morning to knit, drink tea, and exchange juicy titbits of gossip. Occasionally, they indulge in a bit of murder ... but only when strictly necessary.

I hope you never have to read this book to your child. Unfortunately, we live in a time when our government pushes their agenda on our kids and asserts that parents are the problem if we disagree with their amoral teachings. So if your childs teacher or anyone else has exposed your child to this idealogy this book will offer a glimmer of truth in a sea of confusion. This story helps us understand what is disordered about the transgender ideology being pushed on our kids. The ideas presented will help adults and children understand what is wrong with this ideology and how to live in truth and lovingly oppose disorder. Joseph Zimmerman started writing children's books when he discovered that his children's teachers were reading "Gender Identity" books to his children. Schools should be teaching how to think and not what to think, but time and time again Joseph found that the teachers had agendas, and they were pushing their agendas on his kids. So, he took action in his own way by writing books to help kids think about the things their teachers or others say with an open mind and to critically think of the ideas being presented to them to see if they are solid ideas and not just accept what their teachers or others tell them. Joseph hopes that these books will help you and your child discuss and understand the ideology that is being pushed on them and discover why this ideology is not logical, not moral, and not truthful. Deus et Primo!

"An unapologetic guide for readers who are Black, masc, and bi-unlearning biphobia, coming out, combatting erasure, and embodying your whole self"--

A warm, funny, irresistible book that follows an improbable and life-changing college friendship over the course of forty years—from the best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book ClubBy the time Will Schwalbe was a junior at college, he had already met everyone he cared to know: the theater people, writers, visual artists and comp lit majors, and various other quirky characters including the handful of students who shared his own major, Latin and Greek. He also knew exactly who he wanted to avoid: the jocks. The jocks wore baseball caps and moved in packs, filling boisterous tables in the dining hall, and on the whole seemed to be another species entirely, one Will might encounter only at his own peril. All this changed dramatically when Will collided with Chris Maxey, known to just about everyone as Maxey. Maxey was physically imposing, loud, and a star wrestler who was determined to become a Navy SEAL (where he would later serve for six years). Thanks to the strangely liberating circumstances of a little-known secret society at Yale, the two forged a bond that would become a mainstay of each other’s lives as they repeatedly lost and found each other and themselves in the years after graduation. From New Haven to New York City, from Hong Kong and Panama to a remarkable school on an island in the Bahamas—through marriages and a divorce, triumphs and devastating losses—We Should Not Be Friends tracks an extraordinary friendship over decades of challenge and change. Schwalbe’s marvelous new work is, at its heart, a joyful testament to the miracle of human connection—and how if we can just get past our preconceptions, we may find some of our greatest friends.

In Sex and Soul Redux, author Cristina L. White returns to her earlier memoir Sex and Soul with new material that illuminates her quest to reconcile body and soul. Her story is of an individual struggle between the dictates of a religious upbringing and the call to be true to one's sense of self. Told that following her heart would condemn her to hell and damnation, Cristina listened instead to an inner voice, one attuned to "...my spiritual body and the canon of my bones." The road to perdition reveals itself to be a life-affirming path to salvation. In her transition from compliance to nonconformity, Cristina shares her sexual awakening, spiritual transformation, and political affinities-a trinity that fueled her change from good Catholic girl to an out and open gay woman of faith.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration as this groundbreaking book delves into the intricacies of male masturbation. From historical perspectives to practical tips, this comprehensive guide offers an intimate look at the often misunderstood world of self-pleasure. Learn about the diverse techniques, the impact of cultural and societal influences, and the profound connections between mind and body. With insights from personal stories and expert advice, this book invites you to embrace your sexuality, understand your desires, and find pleasure like never before.

Literature on sex, intimacy and sexuality in later life has been heavily influenced by perspectives from more affluent regions, perpetuating the belief that the West is more sexually progressive and liberal than other cultures. This book challenges this belief by exploring diverse cultures and perspectives from the majority world, which are often overlooked. It highlights the importance of learning from cultures in the global South and East, dismantling stereotypes that frame them as sexually conservative or inferior. Variously drawing on structuralist, postcolonial and decolonial theory as well as social anthropology, the book critically examines binaries related to culture, age, sex and intimacy, highlighting the need to decentre Western perspectives as the benchmark while other cultures and practices are misunderstood.

Drawing on international perspectives and research, this book explores the experiences of sex and sexuality in individuals and groups living with HIV in later life (50+).

Shortlisted for the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards Premier's Award for a Work of State SignificancePart provocateur, part seducer, this young gay man's account of life offers one of the freshest takes on Australia and the world today.Honouring poets of the past - Jean Genet, Veronica Franco, Euripides, Hunter S. Thompson, Oscar Wilde - and joining in their task of finding meaning in existence and the modern world, Tolcher has produced a brazenly honest debut without precedent.Through his writing he subverts his own shame, weaponises it, and positions himself as an anti-hero of our time right when we need him the most.Following his humble beginnings as an outcast in the dreary outer suburbs of Brisbane and escalating into a Dionysian, poetic and pornographic international climax, Poof follows Tolcher's search for love and purpose as he is drawn to the beds of powerful, sadistic men. If he can endure just a little longer, a little more... will they love him?In an age of victimhood, Tolcher offers us a roadmap to empowerment and integrity as he pulls back the curtain on both our pride and our shame, and shines a spotlight on a hidden history that has been erased time and again.

Schaurig schöner Westerwald.Nach dem endgültigen Zerwürfnis mit ihrem jüngeren Verlobten hat die Altenpflegerin Annerose Weintraud eine Entscheidung getroffen: Sie will raus aus dem tristen Alltag und sich von den Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit befreien. Doch dazu wird es nicht kommen. Auf ihrer allabendlichen Nordic-Walking-Strecke in ihrem kleinen Heimatort im Westerwald wird sie heimtückisch ermordet! Bei den Ermittlungen gerät das Team der Kripo Herborn in ein Netz von Lügen und dunklen Geheimnissen. Fast jeder in der völlig zerstrittenen Familie hatte ein Motiv. Spätestens nach dem zweiten Mord wird klar, dass nichts so ist, wie es scheint, und der Mörder ein kaltblütiger Perfektionist ist. So lässt auch der dritte Mord nicht lange auf sich warten ...

First published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf in 1925, Jane Ellen Harrison's Reminiscences are the irreverent memoirs of a student who declared Victorian education "ingeniously useless," who blazed a trail for female scholars, and who changed the way we see the ancient world. Growing up in the Yorkshire countryside, Harrison showed an early aptitude for languages: by the age of seventeen, with the help of a governess, she had learned Greek, Latin, German, and some Hebrew. ("Unfortunately, having no guide, we began with the Psalms, which are hard nuts to crack.") She went on to become the most influential Classicist of her generation. Drawing on the insights of Nietzsche, Bergson, and Freud, and on archaeological research, she helped to revolutionize the study of Greek myth. "The great Mother," she wrote, "is prior to male divinities." Unconventional in her private life ("By what miracle I escaped marriage I do not know, for all my life I fell in love"), she spent her later years with the poet and novelist Hope Mirrlees, thirty-seven years her junior. Harrison's zest for life is everywhere in these pages. Sprightly, amused, and amusing, her Reminiscences form an unforgettable sketch of a woman ahead of her time. -- Provided by publisher.

Counter Cuture is a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted world of gay fetish culture. Author Robbie Ornix takes readers on a journey from the early 20th century's clandestine subcultures to the vibrant, diverse landscape of today's gay fetish community. This illuminating chronicle bravely shines a light on the desires that have long been stigmatized and misunderstood, celebrating the courage, creativity, resilience, and diversity that have shaped the world of gay fetishes. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the rich history and evolution of gay fetish culture.

"Dancing Through Dualities: From Mormonism to Manhattan" is Tim's first book. With unflinching honesty, they share their journey from the constraints of their Mormon upbringing in Arizona to the freedom of expression they found in the bustling cityscape of Manhattan. Tim's story is one of resilience, of finding harmony amidst dualities, and of a steadfast commitment to authenticity. Through their writing, Tim hopes to inspire others to embrace their unique identities, challenge societal norms, and dance through their own dualities.

"The Default World is a novel about a trans woman who sets out to exploit a group of wealthy roommates, only to fall under the spell of their hedonistic lifestyle"--

"A new critical edition of Joanna Russ's 1980 feminist novella On Strike Against God, supplemented with additional materials from Russ's archive. An introduction by Russ scholar Alec Pollak opens the edition, essays by contemporary writers Jeanne Thornton and Mary Anne Mohanraj grapple with Russ's enduring influence on feminist authors today, and an interview with Samuel R. Delany reflects on Delany's decades-long correspondence with Russ"--

Over recent decades, LGBTQ people have successfully fought for civil and reproductive rights across Western states, including the right to marry, have children and serve openly as public servants and in the armed forces. Internationally, states have started to use their stance on homonormativity to position themselves as progressive. This book provides new insights into the role played by race, sexuality, and gender by analysing contemporary constructions of Swedishness through LGBTQ rights by using three specific case studies: - a "pride parade" organised by the Swedish populist right; - Swedish Armed Forces' marketing material; - a social media account by and for racialised LGBTQ people.

This book is about an intersex girl that meets a man and falls deeply in love. She is frightened to tell him about her secret and past. Johnathan has some secrets of his own, but he is madly in love with Dominique and is willing to share everything with her. This is their journey of love, pain, secrets, doubts and finally honesty. Come join their journey of self-discovery and finally love. This is Book One and Book Two will come out in 2025 continue to follow their Journey.

What happens to a child living in a conventional 1950's suburb who has a secret life that is anything but conventional? How does Francis create a future when the present is so dangerous? Not only has he been violently sexually traumatized as a child, but he is also attracted to men in an era when homosexuality is morally and legally condemned. He faces a life of contempt and violence. He becomes a spy, someone who watches people and even his own life from a secret distance.This novel follows the path that leads Francis from childhood, through adolescence in a Catholic seminary and finally into adulthood. There are no straight lines here and no easy answers. As Francis follows out this pathway with dead ends and detours he discovers almost by accident something real that wells up inside him that connects him to other people and life.

Embark on a transformative journey in "It's About You Too", by Tracy Whitmore, to support your LGBTQ+ child while nurturing your own emotions. Many have said, "It's not about you! Put your feelings aside and be there for your child." However, Tracy understands it's not easy to simply set aside profound emotions and recognises the importance of being present for your child during this challenging time.She offers a remarkable approach, creating a safe and expansive environment for exploring, processing, and healing these emotions. By embracing this path, you can become an unwavering advocate and ally, loving your child unconditionally and embracing them wholeheartedly.With compassion, Tracy guides you through the struggle, helping you delve into your beliefs, values, thoughts, and emotions, repairing any potential damage to your relationship. This invaluable process equips you with the tools to navigate this parenting journey with grace and understanding, while your child feels loved and supported.Ultimately, you'll arrive at a place of celebration and deep connection with your child, fostering a sense of unity within your entire family. Witness the profound growth as you and your family flourish in a compassionate, inclusive environment.

"Thrill of the Cruise" uncovers the fascinating history and personal experiences of cruising, a discreet practice deeply woven into the fabric of gay culture. From the ancient civilizations to the digital age, author Robbie Ornics invites you to journey through time and across continents, to explore the thrilling and complex world of cruising. 'Thrill of the Cruise' is a bold testament to human resilience, an intimate examination of desire, defiance, and the unspoken bonds that connect us all.

"Bare Male" is a groundbreaking exploration of male identity that challenges norms, provokes thought, and shatters societal confines. Robert, in his masterful collection of photographic art, reveals the male form in all its authentic glory - raw, unadorned, and utterly real. This is more than just a collection of images; it's a dialogue on masculinity that stimulates both the eyes and the mind. Prepare for an unforgettable journey of introspection, acceptance, and revelation.

A queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent individual's journey of self-discovery, where vulnerability, courage, and unwavering determination to understand relationships, sex, and love.