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Difference is Born on the Lips: Reflections on Sexuality, Stigma and Society
- Author
- Michael Handrick
- Narrator
- George Naylor
- Publisher
- SAGA Egmont
- Publish Date
- 4 May 2023
- Run Time
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Raw and stunningly written, Handrick takes us on a journey through his experiences as a gay working-class man, confronting the toxic narratives and myths that society has built up around masculinity, class, and sexuality.
Much more than just a personal story, Handrick's book delves deep into the heart of a crisis facing the gay community today: a mental health epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. With shocking statistics and hard-hitting research, Handrick reveals the dark reality of what it means to be a gay man in a world that still clings to outdated and harmful stereotypes.
Yet despite the challenges, Handrick's message is one of hope. Through his personal struggles and his deep understanding of the root causes of the crisis facing the gay community, he calls on us all to come together and create a new conversation. A conversation that confronts the systemic inequalities and discrimination that should have never existed in the first place.
If you're looking for a book that will challenge you, inspire you, and leave you with a renewed sense of hope, ´Difference is Born on the Lips´ is a must-read.
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Details
- Author
- Michael Handrick
- Narrator
- George Naylor
- Duration
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 May 2023
- ISBN
- 9788728570814
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- SAGA Egmont
- Genre
- Gay & Lesbian studies, Domestic violence, Sex, sexuality, relationships & society: general, Social classes
Synopsis
"A provocative, raw, and soulful book... An unflinching and visionary read." - AttitudeRaw and stunningly written, Handrick takes us on a journey through his experiences as a gay working-class man, confronting the toxic narratives and myths that society has built up around masculinity, class, and sexuality.Much more than just a personal story, Handrick's book delves deep into the heart of a crisis facing the gay community today: a mental health epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. With shocking statistics and hard-hitting research, Handrick reveals the dark reality of what it means to be a gay man in a world that still clings to outdated and harmful stereotypes.Yet despite the challenges, Handrick's message is one of hope. Through his personal struggles and his deep understanding of the root causes of the crisis facing the gay community, he calls on us all to come together and create a new conversation. A conversation that confronts the systemic inequalities and discrimination that should have never existed in the first place.If you're looking for a book that will challenge you, inspire you, and leave you with a renewed sense of hope, ´Difference is Born on the Lips´ is a must-read.-
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