| Category: | Memoir |
|---|---|
| Author: | Holly Valero |
| Publisher: | Boilerplate Books, LLC |
| Publication Date: | March 15, 2020 |
| Number of Pages: | 139 |
| ISBN-10: | 0983483582 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0-9834835-8-8 |
Holly Valero grew up on a Pennsylvanian
sheep farm and faced adulthood at only 19 when she started working. Her life
had been the complete opposite of normal. Paired with the 1986 LGBTQIA+ riots
and the political wreck caused by the AIDS epidemic, Valero knew there was more
to life than meets the eye. “Lesbians resented gay men for dragging them into a
fresh spotlight of national hatred. Gay men resented lesbians for wasting their
time with any other issue but the life-or-death issue of AIDS.” In her pursuit
to find a voice for herself and for her community, Valero went to New Hampshire
and that is where her story began — fighting for the lesbian community's due
rights and equality, through her words.
This collection of stories will give
readers an idea of what the community went through between 1986 and 1993. From
national news to her personal discoveries and wonderment, this book contains
details of what the then outlawed lesbians went through. Chapters like
“Dropping By and Coming Out to Your Grandparents and The Only Thing We Have to
Fear Is ... Lesbians?” will most likely release a deluge of emotions in readers
as they learn how the writer dealt with life-changing experiences.
Holly Valero’s story is nothing short of
inspirational and uplifting, and Tales of
an American Lesbian —The Best of the Straight & Narrow: 1986-1993
speaks of the magnitude of the LQBTQIA+ community’s struggles and fights for
justice. The author did a remarkable job of sharing a strong message without
losing her befitting sense of humor. With the chronological order of the
stories and an impeccable writing style, this book will prove to be a splendid
read —not only for those in the LGBTQIA+ community but also for those seeking
to learn more about them. It is immersive, laced with details and commentaries
that bring to light the cultural landscapes of the time.
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