alyskarstark's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Listened to the audiobook, read by various authors.
stevenjpitt's review
Quotes:
• “The gift of being queer is in the close contact it gives you with the nature of identity, the great many possibilities for becoming and for telling stories.”
• “You can reveal yourself in parts, or as a whole, and make revisions. For better or for worse, sooner or later, life conspires to reveal you to yourself, and this is growing up.”
• “Those many Christians who still oppose sex education use the rhetoric of intimacy, innocence and faith. What they’re fundamentally about is cultivating shame.”
• “Growing up queer is questioning how you see the world - because we are repeatedly shown it is their world, not ours.”
• “So do what I am still learning to do: be honest about what you want. Be open to loving and to being loved. You’re part of something special; get here as quick as you can.”
• “The word queer [is] like a question, a question mark, a reminder. I’ve always asked questions. Have driven myself halfmad with them. I embrace the word queer. It’s a query, a reminder to ask: who are you? who might you become? I hope I don’t get to the end of that question before I die.
• “Queer is middle ground, blurred boundaries, somewhere a productive discussion might be had instead of a slogan-shouting match. Come in, let’s talk, let’s try to figure something out.”
• “The gift of being queer is in the close contact it gives you with the nature of identity, the great many possibilities for becoming and for telling stories.”
• “You can reveal yourself in parts, or as a whole, and make revisions. For better or for worse, sooner or later, life conspires to reveal you to yourself, and this is growing up.”
• “Those many Christians who still oppose sex education use the rhetoric of intimacy, innocence and faith. What they’re fundamentally about is cultivating shame.”
• “Growing up queer is questioning how you see the world - because we are repeatedly shown it is their world, not ours.”
• “So do what I am still learning to do: be honest about what you want. Be open to loving and to being loved. You’re part of something special; get here as quick as you can.”
• “The word queer [is] like a question, a question mark, a reminder. I’ve always asked questions. Have driven myself halfmad with them. I embrace the word queer. It’s a query, a reminder to ask: who are you? who might you become? I hope I don’t get to the end of that question before I die.
• “Queer is middle ground, blurred boundaries, somewhere a productive discussion might be had instead of a slogan-shouting match. Come in, let’s talk, let’s try to figure something out.”
sanmeow's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
lovely collection of essays about the queer experience. i did not grow up in australia nor do i have anything to do with it, but i am queer, so yeah this was relatable at times. definitely needed trigger warnings, though.
marshy_'s review
3.0
I think I should start off by saying that I did not finish all of this book, due to having to return it at the library, however I do not believe I would've finished it even if I didn't need to return it.
It was certainly insightful reading about the stories of many different queer people. I enjoyed this read, however I was quite disappointed by the lack of asexual/aromantic and genderfluid representation. Some of the stories seemed to be a repeat of the previous ones, however there were a handful of authentic stories that were lovely to read. I would not say that any of the stories were bad, however it would've been nice to have seen more variety.
Overall, 3/5 stars for me.
It was certainly insightful reading about the stories of many different queer people. I enjoyed this read, however I was quite disappointed by the lack of asexual/aromantic and genderfluid representation. Some of the stories seemed to be a repeat of the previous ones, however there were a handful of authentic stories that were lovely to read. I would not say that any of the stories were bad, however it would've been nice to have seen more variety.
Overall, 3/5 stars for me.
moonagle's review
5.0
What a gorgeous group of stories. Beautifully written. Such a wonderful resource for young people. I'm so glad my school is using it.