Bisexual People Speak out
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92 of 92 people found the following review helpful
By vicki
Format:Paperback
What I liked most about this was that it presented the personal stories of such an extraordinarily diverse group of people, showing that really there is no "typical" bisexual, and also showing how bisexuality has factored into the lives of different kinds of individuals. One really good point that this book stresses is the duality of our monosexual culture-- the belief that everyone is either gay or straight. Our society leaves no room for the enormous spectrum between the two, since very few people are 100% homo- or heterosexual, and I think the book did a good job of emphasizing this point, and the way bisexuals feel out of place or "invisible" in both the straight and gay communities. The only thing I would have liked would have been more stories about bisexuals who are not part of the "gay community". Many of the stories concerned people who came out as gay or lesbian, and then realized they were bi. While I definetly agree that bisexuals are a largely invisible group in the gay community, or, as the book puts it, "queer among queers," I would have liked to see more stories of those who felt equally invisible among heterosexual company. Still, overall, this is an excellent book, and definetly a must-read for anyone fed up with the assumption that all are either gay or straight. Bi, gay, lesbian, straight, undefined, or simply curious, I highly recommend this book for everyone.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The essays compiled in this anthology address the many struggles and contradictions that characterize bisexuality known to anyone who idenitifies as bisexual. As I bisexual woman I was very affected by the poetry and prose of many entries and often found myself re-reading passages multiple times. This text documents the personal experiences of bisexual individuals, indicating to me that I am not alone even though I often feel without a community or place to belong. This text is wonderful read for any individual, regardless of sexual orientation, as it explains the beautiful reality of bisexuality by referencing the lives of a diverse group of bisexual men and women. Its approach to defining bisexuality and explaination of what it means to form a strong bisexual identification in society today is extremely adequate. The editors of this text deserve much praise for developing a resource which discusses the discrimination and exclusion of bisexuals from many communities while simultaneously encouraging those who identify as bisexual to assert themselves with pride and seek alliances in order to form strong, supportive communities.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
At the beginning i was thinking that i have bought the wrong book, but after i began reading i realize why i feel so out of the straight world and that i also don`t fit into the lesbian world. The testimonials of the people sometimes look like my life.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get it and read it, could change your life
I am BI, and so are we all at birth, but the prejudice will be overcome the day humanity evolves with their arses freed of their heads, a.k.a. NEVER. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Banck
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
Not too much to say, haven't gotten too far into it, but it's good so far and I would recommend it to others.
Published 8 months ago by Amy Kane
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A little outdated but a fantastic book
This book is full of great stories and some really insightful thoughts on everything ranging from spirituality to sexuality. Read more
Published on January 9, 2011 by cushman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Representation
This book is a wonderful example of the many, MANY different lifetsyles and experiences that bisexuals may choose to have. Read more
Published on August 3, 2010 by BlackStar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent resource
I got this from the library and it was really inspirational to be as a male bisexual. I found new strength and courage from reading this volume. Read more
Published on May 18, 2010 by Gareth Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative!
I really enjoyed this book! It made me open my eyes to alot of different things. Lets me know that I am not alone out here in the big wide world! Thanks for writing it!
Published on December 18, 2009 by Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars
"BI IT"!!!
I've had this book for 2yrs now but never reviewed it. After reading and rereading this book, i had to come book and say "Buy it!!!". Read more
Published on June 23, 2009 by T. House
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must-Read!
This book was invaluable to me when I first recognized that I am bisexual and not just appreciating the female form as a work of art. The essays were poignant. Read more
Published on December 28, 2008 by Maria K. Myrback
5.0 out of 5 stars
Historical book still relevant today!
This ground breaking book gave voice to a generation of previously unseen bisexuals. Rather than arguing statistics or debating the sexuality of long dead celebrities, Hutchins... Read more
Published on June 6, 2006 by Wendy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love sees no gender!
For any of you who do not already self-identify as pansexual or bi, this ground-breaking, multicultural, pro-feminist, bisexual reader will make you re-examine your monosexuality. Read more
Published on April 23, 2006 by wildflowerboy
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