Reviews tagging 'Drug use'

This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson

6 reviews

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional informative

4.0

I want to buy this book, but it’s ten years old. Given where we are politically today, I think it’s important to update it.

I agree it’s an important and informative book for anyone who is curious. I teach a class on LGBTQ+ inclusion at work, and this book would be a great supportive resource.

I’m pansexual, but this word didn’t exist in my life until about five years ago. Once it came into my consciousness, my life suddenly made sense. This is why books like this are so important. I grew up in a binary world, and learning the language was like that moment in Pleasantville when people go from living a life in black and white TV to color TV. So if you are also growing up only knowing the heteronormative but are confused about how you fit into that world, this book can help.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, and Outing

noonanjohnc's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Acephobia/Arophobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Dysphoria

kirstenf's review against another edition

funny informative medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Violence, and Acephobia/Arophobia

Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Outing, and Alcohol

betweentheshelves's review

informative lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

I feel like it's only fitting to end 2022 with a banned book, so here we are! Am I surprised certain people want this banned? Unfortunately, no. But it's a great introduction to the LGBTQ+ community, breaking down sexuality, gender, and some of the history behind the LGBTQ+ community. I think it's  a great jumping off point for teens questioning their identity, and even for adults who don't know, either.

The tone of this book is really easy to read; it's lighthearted (for the most part), and interspersed with illustrations throughout. It's a really easy book to read, and I hope that it makes it into the hands of people who need it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Bullying, Chronic illness, and Deadnaming

usually_sleep_deprived's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Chronic illness, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Classism

strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition

informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

It was quite informative but lacked representation for asexual and aromantics. However, there is only so much you can fit in a book and I know there are other books that specifically talk about the aro/ace identities. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Lesbophobia