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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... fear in the larger culture , and therefore within ourselves , about sex and gender fluidity . The fear can take different forms . The classified sections of gay and lesbian newspapers still run personal ads that say " No butches , no ...
... fear in the larger culture , and therefore within ourselves , about sex and gender fluidity . The fear can take different forms . The classified sections of gay and lesbian newspapers still run personal ads that say " No butches , no ...
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Minnie Bruce Pratt. FEAR O n the exercise track at the state park I watch you jog away from me . Across the river , the gigantic mirrors of sky- scrapers reflect clouds , wisps of air . Behind us in the har- bor , the Statue of Liberty ...
Minnie Bruce Pratt. FEAR O n the exercise track at the state park I watch you jog away from me . Across the river , the gigantic mirrors of sky- scrapers reflect clouds , wisps of air . Behind us in the har- bor , the Statue of Liberty ...
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... 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 ... fear for you . ID I walk with my supper guest to the subway 138 MINNIE BRUCE PRATT.
... 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 ... fear for you . ID I walk with my supper guest to the subway 138 MINNIE BRUCE PRATT.
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