Growing Up Queer in Australia

Name: Growing Up Queer in Australia
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760640866
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By Benjamin Law

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Growing Up Queer in Australia, curated by Benjamin Law, is a poignant anthology offering an intimate glimpse into the diverse experiences of growing up queer in Australia. Through a collection of personal stories, the book explores themes of identity, acceptance, and community, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Each narrative provides a distinct voice, contributing to a broader understanding of queer life in Australia.
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If you're intrigued by personal insights and diverse experiences, this collection of stories offers a poignant exploration of identity and belonging. With a focus on the Australian queer experience, it may resonate if you appreciate narratives that celebrate diversity and challenge societal norms.

Growing Up Queer in Australia

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Stories from across the spectrum of LGBTQIA+ identity and experience in Australia.

No amount of YouTube videos and queer think pieces prepared me for this moment.

The mantle of "queer migrant" compelled me to keep going - to go further.

I never "came out" to my parents. I felt I owed them no explanation.

All I heard from the pulpit were grim hints.

I became acutely aware of the parts of myself that were unpalatable to queers who grew up in the city.

My queerness was born in a hot dry land that was never ceded.

Even now, I sometimes think that I don't know my own desire.

Compiled by celebrated author and journalist Benjamin Law, Growing Up Queer in Australia assembles voices from across the spectrum of LGBTIQA+ identity. Spanning diverse places, eras, ethnicities and experiences, these are the stories of growing up queer in Australia.

For better or worse, sooner or later, life conspires to reveal you to yourself, and this is growing up.

Contributions from David Marr, Fiona Wright, Nayuka Gorrie, Steve Dow, Holly Throsby, Sally Rugg, Tony Ayres, Christos Tsiolkas, Rebecca Shaw, Nic Holas and many more.

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Growing Up Queer in Australia, edited by Benjamin Law, is a powerful anthology that has been praised for its raw and honest exploration of LGBTQ+ experiences in Australia. Reviewers appreciate its diverse array of voices and stories that highlight personal struggles and triumphs, offering insight into the complexities of identity and belonging. The book is often celebrated for its emotional resonance and ability to engage readers with its moving narratives.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781760640866

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Benjamin Law is the author the memoir The Family Law, which he adapted for SBS TV, Gaysia, and a Quarterly Essay- Moral Panic 101. A columnist for Fairfax's Good Weekend magazine, Law has also written for over 50 publications internationally and is a co-host on ABC Radio National's Stop Everything.

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