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Friends of Dorothy is a coffee table-style of book that gives a surface-level introduction to some of the high-profile people that shaped queer culture. Actors and musicians that were part of the LGBTQIA+ community, believed to be closeted or fierce allies that book has an incredibly broad array of people spanning 100 years of entertainment.

While there is a lot of really interesting information throughout the pages, this is in no way a profile deep-dive. The language is extremely repetitive, with every second person being described as one the 'most iconic' and excessive use of the word 'camp'. Overall it's a great introduction to the entertainment industry that shaped the queer community. But if you are looking for a detailed look at the people discussed in this book, there are other alternatives that will likely be a better fit.

Note: Review copy received from Penguin Random House. This does not impact opinions within this review.
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 Simply put, this is a book that deserves to be read with words to listen to. Authored by co-chairs of the Uluru Dialogue, Our Voices From the Heart is told from an indigenous perspective discussing some of the key political journeys that directly impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. It speaks to the foundation, the journey and the many voices that make up the Uluru Statment From the Heart, which in turn lead to the Voice Referendum. The physical book has been presented in a form that is accessible and makes an incredibly complex topic feel less daunting for readers. The audiobook has been narrated by the authors themselves.

Despite reviewing the book after the failed referendum vote, this book is still something that highlights important and valuable parts of political history, as well as shaping an understanding of the origin of the political journey that is still ongoing to gain respect, recognition and a say for First Nations people in Australia.

Note: Review audiobook copy received from Libro.FM. This does not impact opinions within this review.

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