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1	The Gendered Society more books like this by Michael S Kimmel add to wishlist Thoroughly updated and revised, the third edition of The Gendered Society explores current thinking about gender, both inside academia and in our everyday lives. Michael S. Kimmel challenges the claim that gender is limited to women's experiences--his compelling and balanced study of gender includes both masculine and feminine perspectives. Part 1 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.46! \| first editions \| SVS
2	What the Bible really says about homosexuality more books like this by Daniel A Helminiak, Ph.D. add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.93! \| signed copies \| SVS
3	The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World more books like this by Alan Downs, PH.D. add to wishlist A gay psychologist demonstrates how to heal the trauma of being a gay man in an uncompromisingly straight world Whether he is flamboyantly fashionable with a body chiselled to perfection or chronically dissatisfied and without lasting relationships, the stereotypical extremes of male gay behaviour are fuelled by the same dark force: shame. The ... see all copies from $3.84! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Woman Hating more books like this by Andrea Dworkin add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
5	Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940 more books like this by George Chauncey add to wishlist A fascinating look at a gay world that was not supposed to have existed, this book shows that gay life in prewar New York was not only remarkably visible but extensively integrated into the straight world.. Gay New York brilliantly shatters the myth that before the 1960s gay life existed only in the closet, where gay men were isolated, invisible, ... see all copies from $7.98! new only from $14.08! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Church and the Homosexual more books like this by John J McNeill add to wishlist Father McNeill's outstanding work, which convincingly establishes that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, has brought comfort to thousands of gay and lesbian Christians since its original publication in 1976. In this fourth edition, the author calls on the Vatican to make a public act of repentance for its homophobia. "Blessed be that John ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century more books like this by John Boswell add to wishlist John Boswell's National Book Award-winning study of the history of attitudes toward homosexuality in the early Christian West was a groundbreaking work that challenged preconceptions about the Church's past relationship to its gay members - among them priests, bishops, and even saints - when it was first published twenty-five years ago. The ... see all copies from $2.29! new only from $16.14! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Permanent Partners: Building Gay & Lesbian Relationships That Last more books like this by Betty Berzon add to wishlist Whether closeted or "out," committed homosexual couples face challenges unfamiliar and perhaps unimaginable to the average straight pair. Betty Berzon, Ph.D, a psychotherapist who works with lesbian and gay couples, shares her experience and expertise in this handbook for the successful long-term relationship. Written in a friendly, knowledgeable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Out for Good: The Struggle to Build a Gay Rights Movement in America more books like this by Dudley Clendinen, Adam Nagourney add to wishlist This in-depth history of a formative period in the gay rights movement in America begins at Stonewall in 1969 and goes through 1987. It is organized around the lives of key people, many of whom are not famous but are well-chosen and interesting representatives. It examines events in several key metropolitan areas as well as in the media, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Naked Civil Servant more books like this by Quentin Crisp add to wishlist Quentin Crisp's classic and hilarious autobiography describing how he came out flamboyantly as a homosexual in 1931, when such an admission had repercussions unimaginable today. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies, and Denial in Black America more books like this by Keith Boykin, E Lynn Harris (Foreword by) add to wishlist Keith Boykin, a former Clinton White House aide, syndicated columnist, and AIDS activist, breaks new ground by going beyond the hype with the first responsible, eye-opening look at the down low sensation. Unlike all previous accounts on the topic, Beyond the Down Low refreshingly presents the DL not merely as a problem of gay and bisexual men ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Hidden from History: Reclaiming the Gay and Lesbian Past more books like this by Martin Duberman add to wishlist A collection of scholarly essays that explore facets of gay history from around the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.85! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Religion and Politics in the United States more books like this by Kenneth D Wald add to wishlist The leading book in its field, "Religion and Politics in the United States" is a comprehensive guide to the political mobilization of religious organizations, their impact at the ballot box, and their influence on the framing of national agendas. Stressing the diversity of religion in the United States and its consequences for American political ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.84! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government more books like this by David K Johnson add to wishlist In Cold War America, Senator Joseph McCarthy enjoyed tremendous support in the fight against what he called atheistic communism. But that support stemmed less from his wild charges about communists than his more substantiated charges that "sex perverts" had infiltrated government agencies. Although now remembered as an attack on suspected ... see all copies from $21.57! new only from $21.57! \| SVS
15 view cover	My First Time: Gay Men Describe Their First Same-Sex Experience more books like this by Jack Hart (Editor) add to wishlist Evoking the heart-pounding excitement that fuels the first trip down the road of carnal knowledge, these first-person actual accounts provide zeal and the knowledge of a gay man's sexual experience. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.66! \| SVS
16 view cover	Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is more books like this by Abigail Garner add to wishlist Abigail Garner, an activist for and lecturer on Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered families, has written the definitive book about gay families. In addition to describing her own experiences as the daughter of a straight mom and gay dad, she has interviewed about 50 children of GLBT parents and reports on their unique insights and experiences. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Trouble with Normal: Sex, Politics, and the Ethics of Queer Life more books like this by Michael Warner add to wishlist These thoughtful essays on hot issues relating to gay life in America counsel against a trend toward normalization and acceptance on terms set by the larger culture. Warner points out the stigmatizing and shame-inducing currents that still dominate American life as a whole. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $12.69! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader more books like this by Henry Abelove (Editor), David Halperin (Editor), Michele Aina Barale (Editor) add to wishlist The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader is the biggest and most comprehensive multi-disciplinary anthology of critical work in lesbian/gay studies. Bringing together forty-two groundbreaking essays this collection provides a much-needed introduction to the contemporary state of lesbian/gay studies, extensively illustrating the range, scope, diversity, ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $54.69! \| SVS
19 view cover	My father & myself more books like this by J. R. Ackerley add to wishlist This autobiography, published posthumously in 1968, introspectively explores the secret life Ackerley discovered his father led. In searching out the details of his father's life, Ackerley, a celebrated memoirist, discovers aspects of his own identity. In particular, he investigates his homosexuality. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.78! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe more books like this by John Boswell add to wishlist From pagan and early Christian times, same-sex unions were not only tolerated but sanctioned by the Catholic Church. According to the late John Boswell's book, celibacy was the highest virtue, and marriage, considered a necessary but not ideal state, was not even considered a sacrament until 1215. It was not until the 14th Century that anti ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.88! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two more books like this by Allan Berube add to wishlist Allan Berube chronicles the story of the thousands of gay men and lesbian women who were among those proudly serving their country during the World War II years. Coming Out Under Fire is an invaluable contribution not only to gay history, but also to an aspect of our military history that is often ignored yet still affects thousands of GIs and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Best Little Boy in the World more books like this by John Reid add to wishlist Andrew Tobias used the pseudonym "John Reid" when this book was first published in 1973. It has since become a classic in the field of gay memoirs and coming-out stories. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Vice Versa: Bisexuality and the Eroticism of Everyday Life more books like this by Marjorie B Garber add to wishlist A study of bisexuality as an erotic, social and cultural phenomenon, integrating sociological and psychological insights with a close analysis of literature, film and popular culture. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.84! \| first editions
24 view cover	Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America more books like this by Mitchell Gold (Editor), Mindy Drucker add to wishlist A mental health crisis faces American teens right now - and it is one we can solve. Hundreds of thousands of gay teens face traumatic depression, fear, rejection, persecution, and isolation - usually alone. Studies show they are, 190 per cent more likely to use drugs or alcohol and four times more likely to attempt suicide. Homophobia and ... see all copies from $12.99! new only from $18.12! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming-Out Crisis for Straight Spouses and Families more books like this by Amity Pierce Buxton add to wishlist Candid, compassionate, authoritative - a rich source of insights, information, and practical guidance "The first major work on the topic." - Gay Community News "A much needed comprehensive study of what happens to husbands, wives, and children during the coming-out crisis.".; - The Reverend Jane E. Vennard, founder Task Force for Spouses of Gays ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS

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