Bi America : myths, truths, and struggles of an invisible community

by William E. Burleson

Paper Book, 2005

LCC

HQ74.U5 B87

Status

Available

Call number

HQ74.U5 B87

Publication

New York : Harrington Park Press, c2005.

Description

Gain an in-depth understanding of the unique struggles of the bisexual community! ?To me the gay and straight worlds are exactly the same; equally limited, judgmental, and bourgeois . . . just mirror images of each other. I truly like and overlap with some of the gay world, but my roots refuse to take hold there and grow. Unfortunately, my well-established roots in the straight world are simultaneously shriveling and dying too, leaving me feeling extremely unstable.? ??Cool,? a bisexual woman involved in a support groupThere are at least five million bisexu

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LibraryThing member Tanith
One of the best books on bisexuality I've seen- both introduces the subject, and myth-debunking, as well as going into depth
relationship to straights, gays, lesbians, and transgendered, monogamy vs. polyamory
Includes interviews from a variety of bisexuals.
LibraryThing member PhoenixTerran
Bi America was wonderful, engaging, informative, and easily read. The author, who is himself bisexual, has provided a valuable resource in writing this important book. In it he tackles many subjects, including the definition of bisexuality, the history and continued existence of the bisexual
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community, the different experiences of bi men and women, and struggles with stereotypes. He has also included in the appendices a survey that was given prior to the publication of the book and the entire transcript from the Bisexual History Project, as well as a list of recommended readings and resources. I would highly recommend this book.

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Physical description

xviii, 270 p.; 21 inches

ISBN

1560234792 / 9781560234791

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