In honor of Pride Month, our book pick is "In the Dream House: A Memoir" by Carmen Maria Machado. This recommendation comes from DC SAFE's Development and Communications Director, Bridget Claborn. All insights and discussion questions are welcomed and also, here are a few guiding questions to get us started.
1. How does Machado's narrative differ from more traditional memoirs? Did you find her fragmented style effective in telling this story?
2. What purpose do the genre-themed chapter titles serve? Did you find any individual chapters or sections especially impactful? Why?
3. A major theme of this book is the lack of media coverage of abuse in queer relationships. Did any of Machado's points on this topic stand out to you?
1. How does Machado's narrative differ from more traditional memoirs? Did you find her fragmented style effective in telling this story?
2. What purpose do the genre-themed chapter titles serve? Did you find any individual chapters or sections especially impactful? Why?
3. A major theme of this book is the lack of media coverage of abuse in queer relationships. Did any of Machado's points on this topic stand out to you?