The Original Coming Out Stories

by Julia Penelope, Susan J. Wolfe (Editor)

Very good in glossy illustrated wrappers (crease to corner, contents clean) SIGNED - Second edition, expanded and enlarged. A classic anthology with very personal accounts by women who describe what "coming out" meant to them, originally published in 1980. Among the contributors are Margaret Cruikshank, Joanna Russ, Pat Dean, Judith Katz and many others. SIGNED by Cherrie Moraga at her essay "La Guerra." This edition includes a new introduction by the editors. Notes on contributors. 308 pp.

Genres: Lesbian, LGBT, Nonfiction, Queer, Feminism, Queer Lit

Paperback

Published January 1, 1989

About the author

Julia Penelope was a lesbian feminist author, linguist, and philosopher.

Early in her publishing career she used the name Julia Penelope Stanley.

Reviews

[Jacia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This feels like it has a little bit of something for every lesbian, and even bisexual women. Or, should I say wimmin? I’m in love with the feminist language and grappling. This one will stay on my shelf.

[Pia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a classic. Full of all of the difficult, tender, and sweet moments present in every one's coming out story. This book focuses on the stories of a handful of lesbians and has stood the test of time very well.

[Virgowriter (Brad Windhauser) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of interesting, important coming out stories from lesbian feminists of varying races, religious-leanings.

[Riley Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

the absolute best! old feminist lesbians make my heart explode

[Kimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is like a hug

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reading for budding lesbians just coming out, as I was when I read this.