Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community
Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994434
Book • Nonfiction
Buffalo, New York • 1940s-1960s
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LGBTQ+•
World History1994
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community by Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy and Madeline D. Davis provides an oral history of individuals within the Buffalo lesbian community. The authors document personal experiences and cultural dynamics from the 1930s to the 1960s, highlighting the resilience and solidarity in the face of societal challenges.
Informative
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Nostalgic
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Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold is praised for its detailed oral histories and insightful portrayal of Buffalo's lesbian community from the 1930s to the 1960s. It is lauded for depth and cultural analysis, though some note it may be dense for casual readers. Its academic rigor and contribution to LGBTQ history are particularly highlighted.
Who Should Read Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community?
Readers interested in Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold are drawn to LGBTQ history, feminism, and community studies. They would enjoy Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg for its exploration of gender and identity and Making History: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights by Eric Marcus.
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Book • Nonfiction
Buffalo, New York • 1940s-1960s
•
LGBTQ+•
World History1994
Adult
18+ years
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