Born Gay: Mom Should Have Known When... [Paperback]

Michael Zambotti (Author), Frisch (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1886360065 | ISBN-13: 978-1886360068 | Publication Date: October 1, 1998 | Edition: First Edition

Being gay is not a choice. Michael Zambotti has compiled a collection of hilarious gender-bending anecdotes from gay men that show why 'mothers always know.'

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Alamo Square Distributors; First Edition edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886360065
• ISBN-13: 978-1886360068
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,960,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Far More Entertaining Books out there..., March 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Born Gay: Mom Should Have Known When... (Paperback)

I was not impressed! A bunch of juvenile ad libs make up this attempt at a novel. He says it is drawn from the experiences of many, but if so, then these people must be a lot alike. Most of the comedy can be found in any TV sitcom depicting gays or campy film. Next time, try to be more well rounded in your styles.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic Attempt at Humor for a gay man, August 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Born Gay: Mom Should Have Known When... (Paperback)

I was very disappointed with this book. Quite frankly, I expected a better composition of fresh humor and life tales, not over used, worn out quips that we all see and hear on every other TV show. The editor seems to embrace modern stereotypes of gay man, rather than looking at the diverse population that actually exists.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Could be a one season sitcom..., October 24, 2001

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Pastor Mendoza (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Born Gay: Mom Should Have Known When... (Paperback)

While reading this I felt as though I was watching a stereotypical primetime sitcom about gay men. The author seems to follow the theory that gay men all act the same, like the same things and go through the same experiences but in reality do not. As a gay man, and as a Latino, I and my brothers have not been privy to his experiences. Rather, we usually live in fear, hiding our true feelings and experiences. We do not all go to circuit parties, watch broadway shows, listen to Barbara; rather there are many more varying experiences out there and the author should have looked for others rather than relying on Will & Grace wanna' be's.