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To Believe in Women: What Lesbians Have Done for America - A History
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To Believe in Women: What Lesbians Have Done for America - A History Paperback - 2000

by Lillian Faderman

This landmark of lesbian history focuses on how certain late 19th-century and 20th-century women, whose lives can be described as lesbian, were in the forefront of the battle to secure the rights and privileges that large numbers of Americans enjoy today. 16 photos.


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This landmark work of lesbian history focuses on how certain late-nineteenth-century and twentieth-century women whose lives can be described as lesbian were in the forefront of the battle to secure the rights and privileges that large numbers of Americans enjoy today. Lillian Faderman persuasively argues that their lesbianism may in fact have facilitated their accomplishments. A book of impeccable research and compelling readability, TO BELIEVE IN WOMEN will be a source of enlightenment for all, and for many a singular source of pride.

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This landmark work of lesbian history focuses on how certain late-nineteenth-century and twentieth-century women whose lives can be described as lesbian were in the forefront of the battle to secure the rights and privileges that large numbers of Americans enjoy today. Lillian Faderman persuasively argues that their lesbianism may in fact have facilitated their accomplishments. A book of impeccable research and compelling readability, TO BELIEVE IN WOMEN will be a source of enlightenment for all, and for many a singular source of pride.

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  • Title To Believe in Women: What Lesbians Have Done for America - A History
  • Author Lillian Faderman
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 464
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperOne, Boston, MA
  • Date 2000-06-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780618056972 / 0618056971
  • Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 5.59 x 1.01 in (22.35 x 14.20 x 2.57 cm)
  • Themes
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Sex & Gender: Gay
    • Sex & Gender: Lesbian
    • Topical: Lgbt
  • Library of Congress subjects Lesbian feminism - United States - History, Lesbians - United States - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99026209
  • Dewey Decimal Code 305.489

Media reviews

"An essential and impassioned addition to American history." Kirkus Reviews

"For those who need a dose of pride and a slice of history, Faderman's portraits should strike a popular note. 'To Believe in Women' is a decent starting point for learning about these pioneers and their contributions to American life." -- reviewed by Karla Jay The New York Times

"Solid historical research and analysis in a voice that is easily accessible and often quite moving." The Washington Post

"This book will raise eyebrows and consciousness." -- Dianne Wood Middlebrook

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