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True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals
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Chloe Ann Rounsley
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Book Description
Combines authoritative information and humanitarian insight into the transsexual experience
Filled with wisdom and understanding, this groundbreaking book paints a vivid portrait of conflicts transsexuals face on a daily basis--and the courage they must summon as they struggle to reveal their true being to themselves and others. True Selves offers valuable guidance for those who are struggling to understand these people and their situations.
Using real life stories, actual letters, and other compelling examples, the authors give a clear understanding of what it means to be transsexual. They also give other useful advice, including how to deal compassionately with these commonly misunderstood individuals--by keeping an open heart, communicating fears, pain and support, respecting choices.
Customer Reviews:
Must Read.......2007-05-22
This book is excellent as an introduction to the topic. It covers all the topics in a matter-of-fact kind of way.
True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals.......2007-05-17
Definately a keeper in the FTM personal library. Filled with a lot of insight, and information in regards to any FTM considering transition, as well as answers for family members, friends, and co-workers.
Understanding Transgenders.......2007-05-10
If you have a friend or family member who is transgender, this book will help you understand what they are going through.
True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism.......2007-05-07
As a grandmother of a transgendered individual, I found this book very helpful. It is informative, unbiased and yet sympathetic to all persons involved in trying to understand and help a person decide what steps to take next after affirming his/her transgendered status. It offers scientific facts as well as personal annectdotes. It recognizes the genuine confusion, hurt and often guilt experienced by loving relatives. In other words, it offers support not only to the transgendered individual but to counselors and family members as well.
This is the only book of its kind that I have found, so I have nothing to which to compare it. It also clarifies the diffrences among gay and lesbian people, cross dressers and truly transgendered folk. They are not the same and all deserve to be treated with respect.
If you're sincere about understanding.......2007-01-28
I have purchased many copies of this book and have given them to my family members, friends, work and even neighbors who were curious about what drives someone like me to transition. In every case their response was one of enlightenment. "True Selves" has been a tremendous help with my assimilation as a women into society by helping those whom I care for understand what it is to be transsexual.
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This novel, although not as well-known as Radcliffe's later works, is thought to represent her work at its best. More than just a work of suspense and mystery, it is a work of ideas--a discussion of the contrasts between hedonistic doctrines and a system of education and values.
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He approached, and perceived the Gothic remains of an abbey: it stood on a kind of rude lawn, overshadowed by high and spreading trees, which seemed coeval with the building, and diffused a romantic gloom around. The greater part of the pile appeared to be sinking into ruins, and that, which had withstood the ravages of time, shewed the remaining features of the fabric more awful in decay. The lofty battlements, thickly enwreathed with ivy, were half demolished, and become the residence of birds of prey. Huge fragments of the eastern tower, which was almost demolished, lay scattered amid the high grass, that waved slowly to the breeze.
Customer Reviews:
Amusement, sometimes mixed with irritation.......2007-07-15
I had very mixed feelings about this one- the story itself was sometimes very interesting, but there were also some really annoying aspects to it.
For one thing, Adeline (the heroine) is so excruciatingly perfect that sometimes I just wanted to slap her upside the head. She is stunningly beautiful, ridiculously intelligent, and on top of that, she never has anything less than an entirely virtuous motive for any action she takes (or lack thereof). Apparently Mrs. Radcliffe was not aware that pictures of perfection make most people sick and wicked, not sympathetic. On top of this, as another review pointed out, she cries at a drop of a hat. I am myself rather sensitive, but there were times that it got fairly ridiculous.
Another annoyance was that there were several hackneyed plot ideas that really shouldn't have been used- the worst being the tired device of a character suddenly being found to be of noble birth and great fortune near the end. I don't know why this is a popular plot twist, but it seems to add little to the story as a whole.
The third was the overuse of poetry and descriptions of scenery. Having read The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Italian, I thought I would be prepared for this, but there were times in The Romance of the Forest that I got so fed up that I skipped these parts to get back to the main story. I can understand a little bit here and there, but there were portions that it went on for several pages at a time.
So why have I given it a three, then? Because there were also several things that somewhat redeemed it. Peter, La Motte's servant, was a delightful character, and I thought it was very unfair of Adeline and La Motte (the latter especially) to constantly be belittling him since it wasn't his fault he was not very bright. La Luc was also an endearing character, as were Theodore and Louis. I also liked Madame La Motte because she was more of a mixed character than any of the others- she had both good and bed qualities, unusual in Radcliffe's works.
So all in all, I would say that though there were many frustrations, the novel was not with its charms as well.
Short and Sweet.......2007-01-09
The Mysteries of Udolpho is the best of the Radcliffe books, but I give this one 5 stars because it is still a very good read!
Romance of the English language.............2005-11-12
I didn't love this book with the fervent devotion I love her Mysteries of Udolpho or The Italian, you can tell it was one of her first. Radcliffe's writing improved immensely. I wouldn't start out with this book, read Mysteries of Udolpho first!
I am a die hard fan of Radcliffe's, this is another excellent and grand novel.
Ann Radcliff's First Success as Gothic Writer; Has Eerie Charms of Gothic, But Is Not Good Enough.......2005-10-15
Today Ann Radcliff is known for two thrilling Gothic novels -- 'Mysteries of Udolpho' (1794) and 'The Italian' (1797) -- but her talent was first recognized by 'The Romance of the Forest' (1791). 'The Romance' is now obscured by the more famous works, but can still offer some thrills common in the 18th-century Gothic world in its own way.
The narrative of 'Romance' is typically set in Roman Catholic Europe, and we see a family -- La Motte and his wife -- fleeing from Paris for debt. In the middle of the deep forest, La Motte is caught by the banditti (so he thinks). But the latter would not demand money; the ruffian instead brings a young, innocent girl Adeline, and places her under the protection of the family.
The episode above is just a beginning. Next we see La Motte et al. keep on running, until they decide to settle in a remote ruined abbey in France, of which owner Marquis is away from the estate. The deserted abbey provides them a good hiding place until Adeline realizes that something is wrong with the place -- there are a rusty dagger, a faded manuscript, a trap door, strange bahavior of La Motte, who daily vanishes in the woods, etc. And when finally Marquis arrives there in person, she must face another danger, typically Gothic situation for an innocent lady.
If you have read Radcliff, you find in 'Romance of the Forest' her distict touch here and there, which she was to develop in her later works. Besides the trademark tricks of Gothic fiction (which is to be parodied in 'Northanger Abbey'), we see Radcliff's obsession with the "sublime" landscapes, and her heroine is always allowed to escape from the dangers, only to frequently faint later. Lengthy poems are often quoated to express the sentiment of her and the writer, and the identities of some characters are revealed in the final act in order to solve the problems as rewards for the good.
Though Ann Radcliff has shown considerable skills of presenting thrills, the novel gets weaker in the third (and final) book, in which Adeline has virtually nothing to do. One strange thing is (from the viewpoint of us today, I mean) that portions of the third book are devoted to her travel, far from 'The Forest,' partly written as if it is a book of travel literature. And because of the too many characters rather carelessly introduced, the conclusion suffers from the complex (and often confusing) relations between them. So who is this sinister Marquis after all? Like the ending of 'Oliver Twist' the book explains too hastily, and you need to stop and think a while.
Good as it is, generally 'Romance of the Forest' is not regarded as Ann Radcliff's best, and probably it remains so in the future. And it even ceases to be a Gothic novel in the fianl section, in which the heroine, who should be in distress trapped in the distant castle somewhere in the Alps, leaves the dark forest far behind, and is allowed to look at the sunset in the sea and read a poem.or two. So if you want a genuinely Gothic version of Radcliff's novels, you should read 'The Italian' first.
Overly Sentimental.......2005-09-16
This book, which has decent plotline and some surprisingly twists and turns, ends up leaving a bitter taste in one's mouth after a while. The main protagonist Adeline cries almost every page she is one(not an exaggeration, she really almost cries on EVERY page). Also, though the coincidences and twists are sometimes very well-done and clever, they are so overused by the finale to become tedious and annoying. You begin to wonder how anyone could marry anyone since EVERYONE in France seems to be someone's long lost cousin or uncle. If you've read any of Edmund Burke's lengthly writings of the sublime, you will see it all over this book and it is about half of the endnotes. It is understandable why this was popular in its day but also will not appeal to a modern audience who will be far more critical of the female's over the top self pity. A great read for those who love the genre and a pain to read for everyone else, read Romance of the Forest only if you're willing to accept more instances of crying than there are pages in the whole book.
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What Can One Person Do? confronts a poverty-stricken world, and with clarity of purpose offers practical steps to create lasting change. Global poverty can be reduced through a series of achievable objectives: the eight Millennium Developemnt goals agreed to by the international community at the Millennium Summit in 2000. World leaders and faith communities have adopted the MDGs, as well as the ideas found within this book--for the authors demonstrate that as shared vision grows and as these goals are accomplished, human communities shall indeed flourish.
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Helpful and Unique.......2007-03-21
I really enjoyed this book because it gives a very unique perspective of the Millenium Development Goals from the faith perspective. It also gives hands on and realistic steps that we can take to move even closer to each MDG. My only complaint with this book is that it is at times elitist in that it assumes that its audience is middle and upper-middle class Christians. Though this gives the book a clear audience, it excludes many people from its point of view.
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For more than a decade, BESTFEEDING has been recognized by midwives, doctors, and nursing mothers as the definitive word on breastfeeding. The culmination of 60-plus years of hands-on experience from three dedicated and internationally respected authors, this newly updated classic blends academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills to educate first-time and experienced mothers alike. Mothers will find precisely the information they need to help their babies grow and thrive—physically and emotionally—as a result of breastfeeding. The book answers all questions a new mother may have, and it is fully illustrated with dozens of helpful photos and drawings that demonstrate all the dos and don'ts of breastfeeding. In addition to the basics, mothers will find tried-and-true solutions to both common and more unusual problems, as well as remedies for babies with special needs. With its sensitive and informed advice, BESTFEEDING is a supportive reminder of what women have always known: that breastfeeding is, quite simply, the best way to nourish a baby.
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Wonderful!.......2007-06-16
Very informative and beautifully illustrated, this is the best book on breastfeeding that I have seen. It is full of useful information on positioning and other basics. Shares the personal experiences of breastfeeding mothers, and has a great section for trouble shooting. Clearly explains the importance of both foremilk and hindmilk, and how to ensure your baby receives both.
AMAZING!!!!!!.......2007-03-06
This is by far the very BEST breastfeeding book I have ever read. It has TONS of actual pics of mommas breastfeeding their children and that is so helpful. Most breastfeeding books generally only have drawings of breastfeeding moms and babies, and while that is ok it is not always helpful. This book is so amazing. I was unsuccessful in nursing my first daughter, and I really think it was from lack of support and knowledge in what I was doing. This book is so informative, so helpful and full of encouragement. Its like your own personal support system in a book. I know I will be 100% successful breastfeeding my next little one. : )
A Must Have.......2006-11-11
I extremely enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it to anyone planning on breastfeeding!
If you're going to breastfeed, and especially if you aren't planning on taking a short course in it at the hospital, I'd say this is a fine substitute. It basically covers nearly everything you need to know, from the physical aspect of how breastfeeding works, to how you properly do it, to common mistakes.
I, myself took the class my hosptial offered so a lot of this book was repetition for me. And, while the first few days I had a very hard time, after that it was smooth sailing. However, I did have some questions about things my baby was doing once in a while and was concerned, I thought maybe the book could help. Had I had this book at home already from day 1, I think I could have gotten more use out of it, since I was having latch-on issues (then). The book covered this in great detail, I don't think you could ask for a better book from that aspect- latch-on, how to know if baby has had enough, how to position yourself/baby etc. Anyway, the concerns I was having, and I'm sure a lot of moms have different issues once things are going well but then something pops up- the book didn't help me with. One main thing I think I would have liked more help with would be how what you're eating affects baby, and when your baby has bad gas problems. I know a lot of moms have problems with this, as well as fussy times, and we often wonder if it's something in our milk and what we can do about it...So while I feel the book is missing a few things and/or should have gone into greater detail about certain things; I'm still convinced this is one of the best books out there.
Overall, if you are going to breastfeed, get this book! It's awesome to have on hand, it also covers things like common myths and has some case studies of women who had different difficulties. The price for this book is so reasonable and I think what it gives you is priceless!
WAS having problems..........2006-05-31
I spoke with a lactation consultant at the hospital before I was released with my first daughter, and thought I had breastfeeding down pat. Boy was I wrong! I was really sore in no time and had a lot of frustration. I was hesitant to go to the consultant again for fear of being judged by such a "pro". I bought this book, took it's advice of having my husband compare what I was doing to the book and poof! my problem was recognized and solved! I would recommed this book to anyone who is having problems breastfeeding but really wants to continue to try it.
This book is the reason for my successful breastfeeding!.......2006-04-11
I failed to get my son to successfully latch and breastfeed 3 years ago because I really had no idea how to hold him and how to help him latch correctly. This book taught me how to do both and now I am successfully breastfeeding my daughter!!! This book has many excellent photos and tips for breastfeeding. My only complaint is that it doesn't address moms going back to work and/or pumping.
Book Description
Jack Frost is up to no good again! This time, he's stolen the seven jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the Jewel Fairies can't do their jobs. The magic in Fairyland is fading fast!
The magical topaz can change girls into fairies, goblins into teddy bears, and pumpkins into pineapples. But when it falls into the wrong hands, it means big trouble for Chloe the Topaz Fairy!
Find the sparkly jewel in each book and help bring the magic back to Fairyland!
Customer Reviews:
Rainbow Fairies, etc .......2007-08-02
My daughter , now six, started reading these fairy books about a year ago. Starting with the Rainbow Fairies series, I would read a few chapters at bed time. She loved them from the very beginning. The story line is simply enough but full of adventures and so sweet. I would have her try and guess what would happen the next night. She loves the characters of Kirsty and Rachel and all the fairies. We now own every book in every series and she can not wait for the next book.
I love how the stories keep her attention when I am reading. She also tries to read them herself but they are well above her at this time. But she knows the stories and she will add lib as she pretends to read them. I can see her imagination grow whenever she plays with these books.
I recomend these book very highly. The adventures and sense of friendship that my daughter feels as we read the books show on her face. I have used these as gifts for ages 5 and older.
Book Description
Chloe, Josh Miller's younger sister, is a free spirit with funky clothes and dramatic hair. She struggles with her own identity, classmates, parents, boys, and -- her biggest question -- whether or not God is for real. But this unconventional high school freshman definitely doesn't hold back when she meets Him in a big, personal way. Refusing to change her image to fit into the "stereotypical Christian preppy mold," Chloe expresses God's love and grace through the girl band she forms, Redemption. In her development as a musician and performer, tender-hearted Chloe will learn tough lessons about following God, her heart, and her dreams.
Customer Reviews:
My Name is Chloe.......2007-09-30
Great teenage stories that draw students to want to read the book. I can't keep the series of books in my classroom. As soon as it's checked in it's checked out by someone else.
This book ROX!!!!.......2007-05-26
This is the best book EVER!!!! I related to most of the problems that were faced in the book. I think teenage girls can relate some way to Chloe. I can not wait to get the second copy!!! If you are thinking about buying it, stop thinking and just buy it!!! I'm telling you that you will love it
My Name is Chloe ROX!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-06-13
Have you ever read a book that you can relate to?
Well I just a read a book that was just like that.Diary of a teenage girl book 5: My name is Chloe.I found that it was very easy for me to relate to the main character,Chloe.This book has to do with a teenage girl struggling to fit in and dealing with Christianity.
The book is about this girl Chloe Miller.Most people see her as a rebel she wears long weird clothing.She has piercings,her hair is cut in a weird way.She dyes it all sorts of different colors.She feels like there's nothing important in her life.She feels as though no one understands her.She doesn't have a lot of friends people are afraid of her.Her parents aren't all that different her mother doesn't approve of how she looks.She then make friends with an african american christian girl Laura and a girl Allie who's practicing witch craft.She and Allie become christians.They start playing music together and form a christian band.
I really enjoyed reading this book.The words and the message was really powerful.You could tell that the author was writing straight from her heart.It was very spiritual.I highly recommend it.
Always Changing.......2006-02-10
Have you ever felt extremely left out? Like you have don't have friends and no one loves you? Well that's how Chloe Miller, a very confused teen, felt. She had used to be such a good girl, but suddenly her life was changing. It seemed as if she had crossed over to the dark side. She began wearing ratty clothes and she always seemed unhappy. When Chloe thought that everything in her life was as horrible as it could get, she realized she was wrong. On one rainy night in her favorite cemetery, she decided to invite Jesus into her heart and become a Christian. Her life then took another dramatic change as Jesus began to solve some of her problems. She started to easily make new friends, went to church, and started a band. You'll have to read the book to see if Chloe's new life will really work out the way she plans.
This book was very interesting and a lot of things happened that I wasn't expecting. I like the Diary of a Teenage Girl series because the books are written like an actual girl's diary. One of my favorite parts was when Chloe decided to become a Christian. Her life took one drastic change and I really felt happy for her. The only thing I didn't like about the book was the way Chloe started out. She was very unhappy and had different friends. But then, if she hadn't been that way, nothing exciting would have happened.
I have a feeling that only girls would probably like this book. There really isn't anything about these books that guys would be interested in. So, if you think it sounds good, I recommend it to you.
Chloe Rocks!.......2005-12-15
This novel is very inspirational and should be read by every teenage girl. Chloe Miller struggles with your everyday teenage problems, fitting in at school, parents, and searching for faith. Chloe surrenders her life to God and forms the all girl Christian band Redemption.
This book is a really easy read. It is written in the form of the diary of the main character, Chloe Miller. This gives it such a real feel, the way it is simply written as a teenager would write. It really helps you relate to the character on a personal level. You read what she goes through and her thoughts and emotions, and you feel them too as you read. I love the way Melody Carlson writes. Her characters are so real, so true to life. Each of the people she describes in this story reminds me of someone I know who is like that. Her descriptions are so detailed, that you even imagine the wrinkles in their faces. She really diversifies her characterization. The three girls in the band are so unique and different from each other. There's, of course, Chloe, the fun-loving, sensitive songwriter who takes her faith very seriously. She dresses very creatively and is laid back about her style. Then there's Laura, the very proper and well kept bass player. She's very tidy and self conscious about her appearance and has a very strong sense of morals. Then there's Allie, the drummer. She is bubbly and hyper and never seems to rest. She's boy crazy and altogether silly, and although she's confident in most situations, she still gets stage fright once in a while. The plot of the story is also very strong. When the girls are performing their first concert, you feel their stage fright with them because of Carlson's elaborate description of the setting, and their emotions. So if you're a girl and into music, you should definitely read this book, it'll teach you things about friendship, struggle, music, and God.
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When thirty-four-year-old Chloe Morgan appears on Hank Oliver's doorstep in Cameron, Arizona, she arrives with more than her old white German shepherd, Hannah, and a rambunctious young horse in tow. Chloe is pregnant with Hank's child, and she's as tough-talking and vulnerable, skittish and tender as when last we saw her in Jo-Ann Mapson's acclaimed first novel, Hank & Chloe. As Chloe and Hank settle somewhat uneasily into domesticity, a local Navajo legend named Junior Whitebear returns home to collect his father's ashes and renew his own spirit after years spent in the art-world fast lane. When Junior arrives at the reservation, he doesn't expect to find a son he fathered unwittingly nine years ago; nor is he looking to fall in love with Chloe and to deliver her baby girl. Both events change his life, and the lives of those around him, forever. A passionate love story, Loving Chloe explores the emotional complexity of a love triangle with sympathy, humor, and compassion.
Customer Reviews:
Loving Chloe.......2007-09-29
What's not to like about Chloe. I loved her and loved the book. Jo-Ann Mapson is an excellent author.
I would recommend any of her books to anyone who likes a good story.
Mary Pichette
Read it twice!.......2007-01-03
This book is witty, wise and a definite must read! Following on the trail left by Hank and Chloe, this book develops a love triangle among the two and Junior Whitebear. At first the subject matter of infidelity bothered me, but the characters are so real and interesting it does not seem like the focus is the romance, but rather the characters themselves. The bond between Reed and Chloe is especially thought-provoking as it developed realistically. Jo- Ann Mapson delivers another great book that I have read and re-read. This goes on the shelf with the Bad Girls and Blue Rodeo. Can't wait to read Owl and Moon Cafe!
doesn't match its prequel, but good.......2004-06-17
Mapson seems incapable of creating an unsympathetic (though flawed) character, but this book just did not live up to her first "Hank and Chloe." I was disappointed that Chloe was not forced to choose between her two loves (as she surely would in real life), and disappointed at the epilogue, in which Chloe's daughter wraps things up in a manner that seemed too pat. However, the relationship between Hank and his young Native American students was touching, although I did wish Hank's parents had been more complexly drawn.
The Simple Title Belies Complex Relationships.......2004-06-13
When I closed the cover on Hank and Chloe, I could not wait to get to the bookstore to buy the sequel. At the close of the first book, a large question mark is left as to the meaning of the truck with the horse trailer slowly coming up the driveway as Hank waits and wonders. This book carries the story of these star-crossed lovers forward. In addition to Hank and Chloe, we now have Kit, Reed, Junior Whitebear, Dog, Hannah and Thunder added to the mix. We learn something of the Northern Arizona territory and its peoples and we are treated to the complex weavings of personal relationships, done as only Jo-Ann Mapson can do them. In a review of the first book, I commented that Mapson's writing reminded me of Richard Russo. Nothing in the sequel makes me change my mind.
You'll Love Chloe (and Hank too) !.......2003-07-24
This sequel to "Hank and Chloe" literally starts where the former novel left us, with Chloe returning to Hank, pregnant with his child. The setting is now the red rocks of Arizona, an Indian reservation and is described beautifully by Mapson. Chloe is still rough around the edges as she prepares for the birth of her child, and tries to have a settled relationship for the first time in her life.
The problem is that Chloe, like a wild horse, is not broken or even easily tamed. Like the horse she can't bring herself not to ride while pregnant, her very nature keeps her from settling happily into domesticity. Chloe is akin to the horses that run wild in the canyons, and although she loves Hank, her nature is restless. When she meets Junior Whitebear, a romantic triangle ensues, much to Hank's dismay. The reader is left with the feeling that this triangle is never fully resolved, but all three players have come to their own private terms with it.
It was a treat to see the well-fleshed out characters return from "Hank and Chloe", such as Hank's uptight parents, and Chloe's young friend Kit. In addition, Chloe discovers the truth about her own parentage.
I only gave this book four stars, chiefly because of the ambiguous ending. It seemed strained that the three main characters could be resigned to the fate Mapson gave them without much more strife. In additon, the futuristic epilogue about the offspring of Hank and Chloe seemed a bit contrived.
However, if you love a picturesque setting and an interesting, entertaining love story with grit, you'll love reading about the further exploits of Chloe.
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Spanning the literature of four centuries, this is the most complete compilation of its kind to date.
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Invaluable for academics and everyone else .......2006-07-05
This is an excellent source for any readers wanting to either sample or begin a deeper study of feminist/women's/lesbian literature. It does a great job of putting each work that it presents into historical perspective, giving the reader a connection with the author. For readers concerned about extremist or impulsive editors labeling every work ever written by a woman as "lesbian," I don't think this anthology should hold many fears. The editor is careful to classify each work, so that this anthology becomes not so much a lesbian anthology as it does an anthology of women's writings on women's relationships--from friendships to sexual relationships. I hope in time this anthology will come to be used in colleges and universities, because it has much to offer literary study in general. At the same time, it's not stuffy or overly "academic," so please don't shy away just because you hated your high school English textbook!
Faderman does it again!.......2004-10-30
The highly readable Lillian Faderman is the perfect guide to this comprehensive, diverse collection -- which would take the rest of us of a lifetime to find, let alone consume, piece by piece.
This is an important work from an eminently gifted author in her own right, whose other works (e.g., "Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers") deserve as much attention and study as any piece in "Chloe Plus Olivia."
Thank goodness for Ms. Faderman's devotion -- and most of all, her insight!
A wonderful reference . . ........2002-04-03
Just as the back cover says, Chloe Plus Olivia is "certain to become the reference point from which all subsequent studies of lesbian writing will begin". Lillian Faderman has done a wonderful job (and a great deal of homework) putting together this compendium of lesbian work. There are a few things, however, one should realize about this book. It only contains excerpts, not necessarily entire works--for obvious reasons, as she often cites novels. Therefore, it should be treated as a reference guide, not a source of great lesbian literature. Secondly, Faderman admits she dealt only with European and North American writers. I'm not faulting her for this; I simply wanted to point out that there are no selections from Asians, Latinas, or Native American writers. My favorite aspect of this book is that it contains interpretation and criticism. Though I'm perfectly capable of doing that myself, I always eagerly devour other scholars' opinions, especially in this particular area of study. Ms. Faderman introduced hours of new reading besides the obvious Willa Cather and Audre Lourde--but I still had to go to the library and get the actual books.
Excellent! Implicit and explicit lesbian lit. for centuries.......1997-02-04
Faderman has compiled a homosexual 'tour de force' with this anthology. Ranging from Emily Dickinson to Audre Lorde to Pat Califia, this generous volume ecompasses psychoanalytic theory (Sigmund Freud), historical documents, a play, poetry, and short stories.
The poetic inclusions offer the largest assortment of both encoded and straightforward lesbian poetry that is available in one book. Faderman's notes for each author offer insight (the clitoral imagery in Emily Dickinson's poetry, Angelina Weld Grimke's background). The short stories are humorous, romantic, sexy, sad, and touching in turn.
Altogether this book is worth much more than its price because it offers many hours of entertaining reading for any woman who has ever been attracted to another woman.
A wonderful anthology of lesbian poetry and literature........1995-09-12
Lillian Faderman has done an impressive job of collecting
poetic and literary works on lesbian topics and presenting
them in the context of the author's lives and the literary
climate of they time they were published. This is an
invaluable reference for anyone interested in lesbian or
women's writings. A must have!
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- Ghost Towns
- best Betsy Thornton yet
- engaging amateur sleuth tale
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Book Description
Victim Advocate or Victim Witness? Chloe Newcomb defines her job in the County Attorney's office as "helping victims of violent crimes through the criminal justice system in any way I can." Actually, there's much more to that than meets the eye. The description of "victim" stretches to include not only the muggee or even the murderee. In Chloe's past experience the people she is assigned to help in "whatever way that she can" includes those affected by a disaster, even an innocent bystander who has witnessed the event. And since she moved to the small desert town of Dudley, Arizona, she learned very well that disasters aren't limited to the cities.
Chloe's current assignment is to notify the family of a local judge, who has disappeared, and whose body is subsequently found at the ruins of a deserted hotel in a ghost town near Dudley. She finds the family to be a living illustration of the description "dysfunctional." The widow seems to have been on the verge of collapse before her husband disappeared, her live-in mother is an evil-tongued shrew, losing no opportunity to worsen the atmosphere. The couple's daughter, away at college, has cut off all communication with her family (something Chloe can hardly blame her for), and the pre-teen son is a bewildered, angry child. A victim advocate doesn't seem to be what this bereaved family needs. However, Chloe feels she can stretch the definition somewhat and see what she can do to solve the mystery of the judge's murder --not only who killed him and why, but why in such strange circumstances? She has her own reasons as well - her friend Nate, a young journalist has disappeared from Dudley after telling Chloe that he had uncovered some information about the judge that would "blow this town apart." Now she fears for his life. Meanwhile, she is beginning to feel that she needs a victim advocate herself, because not only Nate, but her lover Craig has vanished. The county police are investigating the judge's death; it's Chloe's job to be her own victim's advocate, seek out the late judge's estranged daughter, and more important, locate lover Craig and friend Nate, both of whom, she learns have secrets of their own.
Thornton has been lauded for the quality of her writing, the reality of the atmosphere in her tales of the Arizona desert, the subtlety and solidity of her characters and the excitement of the action. Ghost Towns takes all of these one step higher.
Customer Reviews:
Ghost Towns.......2002-05-16
This is the thrid in a series and not quite as well plotted as the two previous books. I like the victims advocates program used in this book and the heroine is interesting, but this book left a lot of unanswered questions to some of the sub plots and did not connect well with the two other books in this series
best Betsy Thornton yet.......2002-05-15
This book has gotten rave reviews, and deserves them. Shows maturing of artist. No more just a literature major.
engaging amateur sleuth tale.......2002-01-22
Cochise County, Arizona Victim Advocate Chloe Newcombe knows that in spite of the relatively small population and the isolation of the mountains she has plenty of clients assigned to her. Local Deputy Sheriff Hector Estrada turns to Chloe to inform Lee Thomas that someone killed her husband, State Supreme Court Judge Cal Thomas, in the nearby ghost town Windy City. Chloe is shocked to observe Lee as an antisocial shell of the once civic-minded individual she had been and her family totally ripped asunder.
As Chloe tries to help Lee, reporter Nate Pendergast, who was working on a story about Judge Thomas, has disappeared. Chloe's lover Craig Williams another person linked to Thomas also vanishes. Rationalizing what she is doing as part of her job to help victims, Chloe investigates the late Judge and his links to the missing people starting with the Thomas family. Chloe is unaware of the danger she places herself in by stretching her job beyond the limits.
Once the audience accepts Chloe's definition of her job to include "police" investigation, the story line is an engaging amateur sleuth tale. However, by going down that path, readers lose an opportunity to see what a victim advocate must fully deal with, as that role serves as a secondary plot to Chloe's inquiries. Elizabeth Thornton provides an entertaining mystery, but needs to place Chloe on the fringe of the case because her official work should serve as the lead theme of the plot. In other words, leave the crime busting to the pros, but make that a subplot. Amateur sleuth fans will delight in Chloe's antics, but feel a bit gypped.
Harriet Klausner
Book Description
Chloe Morgan is a thirty-three-year-old part-time waitress, small-time horse trainer, and full-time thoroughly toughened Western woman living in a corner of the dwindling canyonlands of Southern California. Calloused and wary, Chloe allows herself to love with total abandon and complete faith only her horse and her dog. That is, until a quirk in the weather and a sunrise funeral service cause her to cross the path of Henry Oliver, a sedate professor of folklore at the local college, who, like Chloe, has his reasons for holding back. But once Hank steps inside Chloe's makeshift cabin in the hills, Chloe realizes she must come to terms with her losses and decide between the life of solitude she had always thought was her fate and the love of a man who seems—at first—all wrong.
Customer Reviews:
Done it Again!.......2006-02-01
I've read other Mapson books and this one is right up there with the rest. These people in this book are true to life and people you can actually see yourself meeting. Chloe is a great independent woman and Hank is a hero!
heartwarming heroine.......2005-11-09
Chloe Morgan is a tough, but kind-hearted waitress and horse trainer, who has been in foster homes since she was a child. Hank Oliver is a straitlaced English professor. They meet unexpectedly and even more unexpectedly develop a relationship. But then Hank goes behind her back to check out her past, Chloe turns against him justifiably hurt at the betrayal. Her blue-collar world is well-drawn, and so are the secondary characters: her crotchety boss, Hank's snobbish mother, her young friend the garrulous Kit, as well as the animals: her beloved horse Absalom and loyal dog Hannah. How this unlikely couple become lovers, then friends makes for an absorbing read.
This Story Will Get Under Your Skin and Into Your Heart.......2004-06-09
What a wonderful discovery - Jo-An Mapson's writing reminds me of Richard Russo - strong, earthy and sharp dialogue, the intermeshing of otherwise ordinary lives and a story that is hard to put out of your mind once you start down the pathway of life with Hank and Chloe.
My wife read this book first and as she and I often do with our respective reading pieces, she said as she closed the cover, "I think you might like this." That earned it a place on my "to read" table and while waiting for some newly ordered books to arrive, I picked it up and started it. Two days later, as I finished the last page I was waiting for my car to be serviced. As I closed the book, I said to myself, "I've got to get the sequel and quickly." Luckily for me, a Borders store was just a short drive away and I quickly purchased the sequel, Loving Chloe and will be starting it as soon as I post this.
Some have termed Matson a writer of Cowgirl Romances. That does not do her writing justice. As does Russo, her writing gets way under your skin and eventually into your heart. Others have outlined the coming together of Hank & Chloe. My repeating it will not persuade you one way or the other. I will say this, however, if you do not get this book you will be the poorer for having not read it. It is THAT good.
Very real, an enjoyable treat.......2003-06-01
I read the sequel Lovin Chloe first, then this one.
Both were great books by a wonderful, underappreciated
author.
Loved Chloe and the characters, definitely recommended!
Hold your horses for a great read!.......2003-03-12
"Hank and Chloe" is a novel that brings together, on the surface, two unlikely characters to fall in love. Hank is a single community college professor in his forties who leads a quiet, dull life, always attempting at pleasing his upstanding parents but never taking chances. Chloe, on the other hand, grew up in foster care and orphanages, lives day to day, waitressing and working with horses, and is basically penniless. On one star-crossed day Hank accidentally happens upon Chloe helping to deliver a foal, and is fascinated by her utter lack of pretense as she strips down, wet and bloody from the delivery and borrows Hank's shirt literally off his back. When Hank decides to retrieve his shirt at Chloe's house (literally a converted shed) the sparks fly as he finally lets down his guard. Chloe is attracted to Hank, but she is a wild thing, like an untamed horse and does not want to be broken. I won't give the plot away, but in essence this love story feels as real as the Southern California and Arizona settings that take place. The novel is quickly paced, and the supporting characters are wonderful. This is the story of small town people trying to find happiness in a world that is not always kind or fair. Hank and Chloe take some hard knocks and it is not an easy journey for either of them to take a chance on true intimacy.
Hank must learn how to love Chloe without changing and binding her to him, despite parental objections and the fact that she simply doesn't fit into his "world". As Hank grows to realize he doesn't have to be the son his parents always wanted, Chloe grows to realize she can begin to trust a man after a lifetime of broken promises and dreams. It is enthralling to see Hank and Chloe begin to feel not just a sexual passion, but the knowledge that each has the ability to bring forth what the other has lacked for so many years. The ending had me in tears.
As a lover of Mapson's books, this is one of her best and not to be missed. The sequel, "Loving Chloe", takes a different turn but if you can't wait to see what happens to Hank and Chloe after the end of this novel, I recommend it.
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