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Available
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Publication
St Martins Pr (1994), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 239 pages
Description
Stories from On and Off the Field A literary anthology that explores, defines and celebrates the lesbian sports experience, for sports - from hockey to tennis - are as central to lesbian social and cultural life as bars and discos are to gay men. The life of the girl jock' is vividly revealed in the 30 pieces that range from serious investigative journalism to works of lyrical fiction. A first.'
User reviews
LibraryThing member sumariotter
this is really my favorite type of book--real life stories by women about their lives. I read this one some years ago but I remember really enjoying it and relating to a lot of the women.
Subjects
Awards
Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 1994)
Language
Original publication date
1995
Physical description
239 p.; 8.3 inches
ISBN
0312110723 / 9780312110727
Local notes
OCLC = 184
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