Gender Studies

Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World

Review:The Velvet Rage explains and explores the journeys of gay men in today's America. With great empathy, a gay therapist relates the road that gay men travel from early childhood into manhood, and their efforts in trying to cope with their situation. Read more

. . . And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy
. . . And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy

Review:This book will get you laughing out loud. Carolla's razor sharp wit and engaging stories will have you reading this book in one long and fun reading. You won't be able to put it down. It deserves SIX stars. Also, I ordered it at the height of the Christmas rush, and received it in three days. SIX stars to Amazon for prompt service. Read more

Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture
Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture

Review:I have two daughters who are very into princesses and very girly. I thought this book would be a very interesting read, even if I didn't agree with the author. As I read, I appreciated the author's extensive research. She traveled to far away places to see how the other half lives and truly tried to understand why the princess mentality is important in some cultures and not others. She traveled to universities to witness studies being done as well. However, I felt there was too much of her opini... Read more

Last American Man
Last American Man

Review:I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this book. It was written so casually as though I were listening, mesmerized, to a story teller in person. I'm not sure whether I love or pity Eustace. It must be hard to be so driven and yet to desire the simple life in nature. Read it. Read more

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