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Book Synopsis: For readers of Saidiya Hartman and Jeanette Winterson, Lesbian Love Story is an intimate journey into the archives—uncovering the romances and role models written out of history and what their stories can teach us all about how to love.
When Amelia Possanza moved to Brooklyn to build a life of her own, she found herself surrounded by queer stories: she read them on landmark placards, overheard them on the pool deck when she joined the world’s largest LGBTQ swim team, and even watched them on TV in her cockroach-infested apartment. These stories inspired her to seek out lesbians throughout history who could become her role models, in romance and in life.
Centered around seven love stories for the ages, this is Possanza’s journey into the archives to recover the personal histories of lesbians in the twentieth century: who they were, how they loved, why their stories were destroyed, and where their memories echo and live on. Possanza’s hunt takes readers from a drag king show in Bushwick to the home of activists in Harlem and then across the ocean to Hadrian’s Library, where she searches for traces of Sappho in the ruins. Along the way, she discovers her own love—for swimming, for community, for New York City—and adds her record to the archive.
At the heart of this riveting, inventive history, Possanza asks: How could lesbian love help us reimagine care and community? What would our world look like if we replaced its foundation of misogyny with something new, with something distinctly lesbian?
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Discover a captivating journey into the rich history of lesbian love with "Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir In Archives." This intimate memoir takes you on an exploration through the archives, uncovering the romances and role models that have been written out of history. For readers of Saidiya Hartman and Jeanette Winterson, this book offers a unique perspective on love and what it means to truly connect.
Immerse yourself in the stories that inspired author Amelia Possanza to seek out lesbians throughout the twentieth century. From landmark placards to the world's largest LGBTQ swim team, these tales are waiting to be discovered. With each turn of the page, you'll delve deeper into the personal histories of these extraordinary individuals and gain insights into their experiences of love and life.
Travel alongside Possanza as she embarks on a quest to find traces of lesbian love throughout history. From the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to the historic ruins of Hadrian's Library, every step brings her closer to uncovering the untold stories that have shaped our world. Let your imagination soar as you join her in this riveting and inventive exploration.
"Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir In Archives" challenges the foundations of our society and asks poignant questions that will make you reflect on the power of love. How can lesbian love show us different ways to care and build strong communities? What if we replaced misogyny with something distinctly lesbian? Delve into these thought-provoking ideas and expand your perspective on love and relationships.
To embark on this extraordinary journey through history, order your copy of "Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir In Archives" today. Discover the love, resilience, and strength of these lesbians who have been forgotten. Join Amelia Possanza as she unravels their stories and adds her own record to the archive. Take the first step and click here to begin.
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