Countering the Myths
Lesbians Write about the Men in Their Lives
- Publisher
- Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Dec 1996
- Category
- Canadian, Men's Studies, General, Lesbian Studies, Women's Studies
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780889612198
- Publish Date
- Dec 1996
- List Price
- $24.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
When false ideas prescribe our existence, our lives are limited, our communities are diminished, and we are, sadly, set against one another. In Countering the Myths, lesbians write about fathers, brothers, lovers, friends, co-workers, strangers. Their words are cautious, tender, urgent, angry. They dispute entrenched myths and provoke, instead, difficult questions. Their stories and poems provide an opportunity to unite in an exciting and liberating lesbian sexuality and life.
About the author
Rosamund and Michele currently live in Toronto. Rosamund likes attending to her plants and romping around with the kids. Michele likes knitting, sewing and bicycling. Rosamund Elwin has been involved in publishing for the past eight years, working on children's and adults' books. Her involvement in publishing children's books sparked her interest in writing for children. This led to the co-written stories Asha's Mums and The Moonlight Hide Seek Club. Rosamund sees publishing first-time writers as cultural activism. She enjoys publishing and wants to see many more of her ideas materialize, including anthologies on lesbians and men, and Caribbean lesbians, both of which she is currently developing.
