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Book Synopsis: “This is the history of the gay and lesbian movement that we’ve been waiting for.” —The Washington Post
The sweeping story of the struggle for gay and lesbian rights—based on amazing interviews with politicians, military figures, and members of the entire LGBT community who face these challenges every day.
The fight for gay and lesbian civil rights—the years of outrageous injustice, the early battles, the heart-breaking defeats, and the victories beyond the dreams of the gay rights pioneers—is the most important civil rights issue of the present day. In “the most comprehensive history to date of America’s gay-rights movement” (The Economist), Lillian Faderman tells this unfinished story through the dramatic accounts of passionate struggles with sweep, depth, and feeling.
The Gay Revolution begins in the 1950s, when gays and lesbians were criminals, psychiatrists saw them as mentally ill, churches saw them as sinners, and society victimized them with hatred. Against this dark backdrop, a few brave people began to fight back, paving the way for the revolutionary changes of the 1960s and beyond.
Faderman discusses the protests in the 1960s; the counter reaction of the 1970s and early eighties; the decimated but united community during the AIDS epidemic; and the current hurdles for the right to marriage equality. “A compelling read of a little-known part of our nation’s history, and of individuals whose stories range from heart-wrenching to inspiring to enraging to motivational” (Chicago Tribune), The Gay Revolution paints a nuanced portrait of the LGBT civil rights movement. A defining account, this is the most complete and authoritative book of its kind.
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Are you ready to step into the compelling world of the LGBT civil rights movement? Look no further than "The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle." This incredible book, hailed as the most comprehensive history of America's gay rights movement, will transport you back in time to witness the courageous battles fought by politicians, military figures, and members of the LGBT community. With dramatic accounts and sweeping storytelling, this book offers a profound perspective on the fight for gay and lesbian civil rights.
Unveiling the hidden narratives of a once marginalized community, "The Gay Revolution" explores the years of outrageous injustice, heart-breaking defeats, and unimaginable victories. Step into a world where being gay or lesbian was considered a crime, where psychiatrists labeled them as mentally ill, and where society inflicted hatred upon them. Against this backdrop of darkness, a few brave souls emerged to challenge the status quo and spark a social revolution that would change the course of history.
Through its captivating storytelling, this book takes you on a journey through the protests of the 1960s, the counter-reactions of the 1970s and early eighties, the resilience of the decimated but united community during the AIDS epidemic, and the ongoing struggles for marriage equality. Delve into the captivating narratives that range from heart-wrenching to inspiring to enraging to motivational, and gain a nuanced understanding of the LGBT civil rights movement.
Don't miss your chance to own this defining account of one of the most important civil rights issues of our time. "The Gay Revolution" is the most complete and authoritative book of its kind, offering an unparalleled insight into the struggles and triumphs that shaped the fight for equal rights. Discover the history that has been waiting to be told and join the revolution today.
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