S/HeThis brave memoir chronicles Pratt’s struggle to overcome the repressive traditions of Southern womanhood and live her life honestly. It chronicles her youth, her marriage, her eventual decision to come out as a lesbian, and her life with transgendered activist and author Leslie Feinberg. Minnie Bruce Prattis the author ofWe Say We Love Each Other,Rebellion,Crime Against Nature,Walking Back Up Depot Street, andThe Dirt We Ate. |
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... feel funny , " and I say , “ No offense to him , but women often go places without their husbands . " I don't know how to articulate to her what I can see , an enticing vista , what it might be like to talk 27 Women's Dance.
... feel funny , " and I say , “ No offense to him , but women often go places without their husbands . " I don't know how to articulate to her what I can see , an enticing vista , what it might be like to talk 27 Women's Dance.
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... don't have a dog's chance in court . Your affair won't last . They never do under the circumstances . Are you bisexual ? Normalize your life . You'll have a better chance for the children . Be careful . Don't count on his decency . Don't ...
... don't have a dog's chance in court . Your affair won't last . They never do under the circumstances . Are you bisexual ? Normalize your life . You'll have a better chance for the children . Be careful . Don't count on his decency . Don't ...
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... t go- ing to tell me . Why give me your fears about what some man could do to me as a woman ? I say , " I don't think I'll come here alone . Too many cars passing , always someone watching to see if this time he can get away with it . " I ...
... t go- ing to tell me . Why give me your fears about what some man could do to me as a woman ? I say , " I don't think I'll come here alone . Too many cars passing , always someone watching to see if this time he can get away with it . " I ...
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