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A review by hobbithopeful
This Book Is Gay (Revised and Updated) by Juno Dawson
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
An informative and funny read with tons of useful knowledge, whether you are questioning, out, or want to be a good ally this is an essential queer read. I'm not one to normally ever read non fiction books, in fact this is my first non fiction read of the year! (I know, I know!) It was so eye opening to look at how many issues and topics I never realized, or was aware of. Truly from birth we are truly pushed into whatever our assigned gender at birth is, and heavily influenced by heteronormative society. Media, books, everywhere you look the idea of mf couples is the only one that is hugely pushed and exists.
One of my favorite parts in the book was when it was talking about common phrases that people would say, and how harmful they are when you replace the "gay with straight". It truly is mind boggling that people think it's okay to say stuff like "I went to the cutest gay wedding the other day." Like would you say "I went to the cutest straight wedding the other day!?"
Truly a book that made me feel less alone in the world, and explained so much about what is to be queer to me.
Highly recommend! A must read!
One of my favorite parts in the book was when it was talking about common phrases that people would say, and how harmful they are when you replace the "gay with straight". It truly is mind boggling that people think it's okay to say stuff like "I went to the cutest gay wedding the other day." Like would you say "I went to the cutest straight wedding the other day!?"
Truly a book that made me feel less alone in the world, and explained so much about what is to be queer to me.
Highly recommend! A must read!