The Lesbian Couples Guide (Paperback)

by Judith Mcdaniel (Author) "Women have always chosen one another for lovers, companions, intimate friends..." (more)
Key Phrases: lesbian therapist, single lesbian, being closeted, New York, San Francisco, African American (more...)

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From Booklist
McDaniel corrals a vast amount of information on lesbian coupling in every sense--emotional, legal, and mundane. Citing the experiences of nine representative couples, she covers a large range of issues, each of which she addresses in the appropriate one of her book's nine parts: "Defining Ourselves," "Lesbians and Sex," "Living as Lesbians," "How We Do It" (i.e., becoming couples), "Living Together," "Parenting," "Power Issues," "Uncoupling," and "Going Long Term." In passing, she considers such essential concerns as sexual styles and safe sex; dealing with the closet; setting boundaries and creating rituals as part of bonding; the legalities of making a home and a life together; lovers who don't have sex; lesbian moms; race, class, body image, and disabilities; lesbian divorce; and aging within long-term relationships. Of necessity, McDaniel explores no single issue in great depth, so her guide may best serve as a jumping-off point for further examination, perhaps in the references and resources listed at the end of each major section. Whitney Scott

Product Description
A complete guide to lesbian relationships that explores both the practical and emotional dimensions of being a lesbian couple in today's society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1 edition (May 12, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060950218
• ISBN-13: 978-0060950217
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,380 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Esentially informative, but dry at times, April 2, 2000

By	Jo (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

As a lesbian in a relationship, I found the information in the book to be essential. It covered a wide array of topics of interest. I discovered new and important legal information as well as ideas that enhanced our relationship and intimacy. At times the book dragged and was a bit cumbersome, but I believe that was only when it did not pertain to my situation. I wouldn't pass this book up. As a matter of fact, I am buying another to give to a friend for her birthday!