Gay America: Struggle For Equality

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Milestones of gay and lesbian life in the United States are brought together in the first-ever nonfiction book published specifically for teens. Profusely illustrated with archival images, the groundbreaking Gay America reveals how gay men and women have lived, worked, and loved for the past 125 years. Gays and lesbians play a very prominent role in American life today, whether grabbing headlines over political gains, starring in and being the subject of movies and television shows, or filling the streets of nearly every major city each year to celebrate Gay Pride. However, this was not always the case, and this book charts their journey along with the history of the country. First touching on colonial times, the book moves on to the Victorian period and beyond, including such historical milestones as the Roaring ’20s, the Kinsey study, the McCarthy witch hunts of the 1950s, the Beat generation, Stonewall, disco, AIDS, and present-day battles over gay marriage. Providing a sense of hope mixed with pride, author Linas Alsenas demonstrates how, within one century, gay women and men have gone from being socially invisible to becoming a political force to be reckoned with and proud members of the American public living openly and honestly. The book includes a bibliography and an index.

Hardcover: 160 pages

Publisher: Amulet Books; Library Binding edition (November 1, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0810994879

ISBN-13: 978-0810994874

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #456,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #31 in Books > Teens > Social Issues > LGBT Issues #79 in Books > Teens > Biographies > Cultural Heritage #329 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > History > United States

This book is absolutly amazing! I dont read alot but i have started reading books involving gay rights to further educate myself on the issues effecting my dearest friends. This book goes over everthing! It answered so many questions i had. i will be sharing this book with many people and encourage everyone to read it gay or straight.

This book, Gay America, written by Alsenas is a wonderful history of our struggle with equality as well as noting the great accomplishments for our LBGT community. The book itself is put together very well with a very nice front cover that would make it look great on an teen, or adult's bookshelf, or coffeetable. Kudos to Alsenas for this book!!!!

I read this book almost right after high school, and was surprised to see how much my history classes left out. I read it cover to cover, and found all of it interesting. It's a fantastic addition to anyone's collection. I highly recommend it!

As someone who has been a gay activist for 30+ years, this is a welcome and engaging book. The design of the book, images, and white space is particularly suited to teenagers. The writing is accessible and neutral in tone. This is an excellent choice for libraries and for discussion groups. I recommend giving this book to your local libraries, youth centers, LGBT centers, anywhere that teens might be looking for LGBT information. I clearly remember the first LGBT reading list published by the American Library Association that was all of 1 page. Barbara Gittings was the editor and one of the hero's mentioned in this book. I hope to meet the author should he come to the SF Bay Area for a reading.

GAY AMERICA: STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY is billed as the first gay history book published specifically for teens, but it's reviewed here for its importance to all age groups, and should be considered a foundation title for any collection seeking to include a thorough and simple history of gay rights and struggles in America. Period photos lavishly illustrate a historically accurate survey of gay life in the U.S., blending first person accounts with stories of discrimination and changing perceptions. A 'must' for any general-interest or young adult collection strong in gay issues.Diane C. DonovanCalifornia Bookwatch

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