My Lover Is a Woman [Paperback]

Lesléa Newman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Editor Lesléa Newman has collected the work of both well-known and emerging poets to create an anthology of some of the finest writers of any gender or sexual orientation writing poetry today. The probing fierceness of Adrienne Rich's "Love Poem," the stirring sensual incantation of Ellen Bass's "Praise," the intensely felt tenderness of Dorothy Allison's "Reason Enough to Love You," are just a few examples of the rich talent displayed in this volume.

These poets have written daring confessions of love, sorrow, anger, and joy. Each poem is an elaborate confirmation of the resilience of the human spirit, and the ability to transform experience--including the struggle against the societal taboo of same-sex love--into brilliant poetry.

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These romantic, sensual, poignant, and humorous poems courageously describe lesbian experience in a way that pays tribute to the diverse and complex nature of women's sexuality. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"[An] outstanding collection . . . These poems are a tribute to the women we've loved and the women we've lost."
--Lesbian News

"A collection that celebrates the varieties of the lesbian experience in language that demands to be savored, to be read aloud. . . . Newman's eye for quality is exquisite; her selections delight the heart, the mind, the very soul."
--Bay Area Reporter

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Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; Reprint edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345421140
• ISBN-13: 978-0345421142
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #817,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lesléa Newman is the author of 64 books for readers of all ages including the middle grade novel, HACHIKO WAITS, the poetry collection, STILL LIFE WITH BUDDY, the short story collection, A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK, and the children's books A SWEET PASSOVER, THE BOY WHO CRIED FABULOUS, THE BEST CAT IN THE WORLD, DONOVAN'S BIG DAY, and HEATHER HAS TWO MOMMIES. Her literary awards include poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Massachusetts Artists Foundation. Nine of her books have been Lambda Literary Award finalists. A past poet laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts, she is a faculty member of Spalding University's brief-residency MFA in Writing program.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, tender, fierce, December 20, 1999

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loylsoul "Reader" (USA) - See all my reviews

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I've never been that fond of poetry, having rarely seen myself reflected in the words of others, but I found something very familiar in these pages. The style, tone, and topic of these poems vary wildly and allow each reader a chance to recognize some small part of herself. It is a wonderfully reassuring and empowering experience to find that there really are so many people who hear, share, and are able to reflect your voice. I chose this book on the power of Leslea Newman's name alone and was not disapointed. I am now pleased to have other writers to follow.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Powerful, One of the best anthologies, May 3, 2000

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I love poetry and this is one of the best anthologies I have ever read. The poems are moving, sensual beyond description, earthy, humorous, sexy, and very intense. It seems that women writing about other women convey a depth and beauty that I have not often found in heterosexual poetry. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great poetry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow., November 4, 2002

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"hsakall" (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

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This is one of my favorite poetry collections. Oh, how much love, passion, laughter and tears are within these pages. I read it, front to back, in a day. I couln't put it down. What wonderful words to read and inspire a heart with love.