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$14.95
ISBN-13: 9781580050753
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Published: Seal Press, 10/2002
Cunt is one of the most empowering, informative, and funny books I ave ever read. This book is great because Inga Muscio manages to remain funny even when she is writing about some pretty serious stuff. Literally, I laughed and cried reading this book. Cunt is an amazing book, and Inga Muscio is a bad-ass. Read it and love your cunt. --Josie

$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780143038702
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Published: Penguin (Non-Classics), 1/2007
This incredibly thought-provoking book made me examine the way I relate to people and what role gender plays in those situations. It takes a lot of courage to really delve into and admit to the world personal prejudices and biases. Norah Vincent does an inspiring job of it. --Nici

$12.95
ISBN-13: 9780375756986
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Published: Villard, 12/2000
This is an amazing book. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Now I understand why Ensler won an "Obie" award--she has created a powerful piece of work here: about women, about bodies, about language, about power, about pain, about hope. It's funny, sad, intense, outrageous, radical... Read it!! --George

The IHOP Papers (Paperback)

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ISBN-13: 9780786717941
Availability: Out of Print
Published: Carroll & Graf, 1/2007
You definitely need to read this tale of living simply, having a savings account in an apartment wall and of learning how to eat at IHOP for free while on shift. This book made me almost pee my pants. -M.B.

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ISBN-13: 9780452281769
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Published: Plume, 6/2000
To be able to write eloquently about the desire to have a family despite the many painful obstacles that stand in your way when you are gay is one thing. To be able to make people laugh their asses off and cheer for you along the way is another. This book is wonderful. Read it. --George

Stone Butch Blues (Paperback)

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ISBN-13: 9781555838539
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Published: Alyson Books, 4/2004
Shocking, overwhelming, raw & beautiful. . . Leslie chronicles a deeply disturbing chapter in Americas history (esp. regarding women and gender) with sensitivity and passion. A must read for anyone. -V.C.

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ISBN-13: 9780156030939
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Published: Mariner Books, 2/2007
First things first, i love Michelle Tea! I am so thrilled that she finally decided to write a novel. Tea crafted her main character , Trish, with such incredible detail that by the end of this story, you have either become Trish or her partner in crime. Definitely a great read! -Mandi

$15.95
ISBN-13: 9781580051828
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Published: Seal Press, 11/2006
I'm sick of hearing the phrase, "where have all the feminists gone?". As a twenty-something feminist I am inspired to see a book that reflects my feelings to the question through a series of essays--we haven't gone anywhere. Read on to hear the arguments as to why the movement is both relevant and needed in today's anti-F-word world. --Adrienne

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ISBN-13: 9781580052153
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Published: Seal Press (CA), 9/2007
In this book, thirty five women write about fashion. Not your normal fashion fluff, but fashion as an expression of creativity, feminism, and personal identity. The essays in this collection are often funny but also important reminders that being fashionable does not necessarily mean being frivolous. --Josie

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ISBN-13: 9781593761950
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Published: Soft Skull Press, 5/2008
This collection of essays addresses a variety of important issues including queer space, marriage, bathroom politics, and queer parenting (just to name a few) often in subtly humorous and seriously critical ways. In addition to addressing vital issues within the queer community, including issues specific to trans, intersex, and genderqueer communities and individuals, That's Revolting! provides a critique of assimilation into heterodominant society as well as a challenge and critique of larger structures of power such as the military, state, and, of course, big bad capitalism. --Josie

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