This was a really interesting book! It followed the lives of six individuals - from their childhood, young adult years, and adulthood to show how they got involved in the Stonewall riots and gay pride movements. This was an academic book, it was based on research and the actual stories of people, but it is written in a very accessible way. I never felt bogged down by facts.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about Stonewall and the larger gay pride/power movement. The way LGBTQ+ people were treated pre-Stonewall was horrendous and it shows us how far we've come - but also how far we have left to go. But it's important to remember those who came before and laid the foundation. And this book gives insight into 6 of those individuals!