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Book description "This anthology of personal, accessible narratives Bi people who read this book will find validation and community. A lot of the people included in this anthology are trying sooo hard to be the most oppressed people on the planet, to the point that they're making us look bad. Feb 05, Haleigh rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really admire the editors' dedication to showcasing diverse voices in this anthology. They have collected essays from 42 countries, with contributors of different ages, religions, educational backgrounds etc.
Robyn Ochs and Sarah Rowley have created a sort of quilt that captures the immense diversity within the bisexual experience while also highlighting some of the common threads, like I really admire the editors' dedication to showcasing diverse voices in this anthology. Robyn Ochs and Sarah Rowley have created a sort of quilt that captures the immense diversity within the bisexual experience while also highlighting some of the common threads, like grappling with labels, coming out, and finding or not finding community.
Apr 19, Sarah rated it liked it Shelves: There was never enough meat to really connect with. Also it felt more like a book to explain bisexuality to people than a book for bisexuals. A great place to start to learn about bisexuality - especially if you like to learn via people's personal stories and hear it told in their voices.
There's also a great few essays and list of resources at the end, including a guide for parents of young people who come out as bisexual and a list of fiction with bisexual characters. Granted, this book is a bit dated now originally ; even the update is so lots has changed, at least within the US. At this point it's a window on a certain A great place to start to learn about bisexuality - especially if you like to learn via people's personal stories and hear it told in their voices.
At this point it's a window on a certain cultural time in addition to the obvious focus on a sexual orientation. But much still holds true. The perspective is pretty heavily American but there's still enough from other countries, including those in Africa, Asia and South America, that provides a taste of the experience in different cultures. My reading experience of this was like it is with a collection of short stories - most of it was good, some did nothing for me, and a few nuggets gave that amazing feeling of "Yes! I identify with this. Oct 07, Kati Giblin rated it really liked it Shelves: I used to be so ashamed of my sexuality, and still am at some level.
However, the different essays in this book show the diversity in bisexuality, which was somehow more comforting than confusing. Instead of trying to hide my sexuality by saying "it's just this one part of me," I now realize that it inherently goes down to my bones. However, I have also come to realize that I can be held down by no stereotype whatsoever. I think those realizations were partially found through this boo Inspiring!
I think those realizations were partially found through this book. Some people have said that this book is too basic. However, not many people talk about bisexuality, especially in the places I've lived, so I found it very helpful.
The writing ranges in quality and style, which I actually loved, as there is something for everybody and, by the way, I think the ideas range from very basic to quite complex. The list of resources at the end was good, though some of the websites are now outdated. And as a lit geek, I drooled over Robyn's breakdown of bisexual stereotypes in fiction I don't mind stereotypes in fiction; they're there for a reason. Jan 16, Kate rated it really liked it Shelves: A great anthology of bi voices from around the world.
I found some sections a little drier than others, and the downside to an anthology is that the writing pieces are all shorter than I traditionally like.
On the flipside, this was a great book to read on my fifteen minute coffee breaks at work which is why it took me almost two months to read it. Some entries had me nodding along with every word, but other entries had me angry, or going "what?! Some people will have very similar perspectives, and others will have very different perspectives.
Even experiences that a very different than mine are still valid.
It gives a wonderful worldwide perspective that challenges the predominant Western and American biases in our movement. Getting Bi tracks this exciting expression of what is ultimately a spiritual movement, above all else. I really admire the editors' dedication to showcasing diverse voices in this anthology. The book also addresses the intersection of bisexuality with race, class, ethnicity, gender identity, disability and national identity. On the Definition of Lesbian Garden of Words. Topics include coming out, relationships, politics, community, and more.
Lots of great resources in the back of the book, too. Jun 16, Z.
I was not a big fan of this book. It had some interesting personal accounts, reflections, essays, poems and stories from bisexuals. However, after the first few pages the redundancy was unbearable. There is definitely room for variety.
Getting Bi is a stunning collection of first-person narratives by bisexuals from around the world. The term bisexual functions as a useful shorthand for a broad. Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World, Second Edition, edited by Robyn Ochs and Sarah Rowley, is the broadest single collection of bisexual literature available today. Getting Bi collects essays from around the world that explore bisexual identity. Getting Bi is a.
Also, you could tell the author was struggling to get submissions. Some of the testimonials were only a few lines of stories already told. What I did like about this book was that there were stories from bisexuals representing different countries around the world. There is also some good resources and guides. I believe there is a second edition coming out. I think it will be better. However, it was pretty nifty reading up on 90s bi Aug 05, Robyn Ochs rated it it was amazing.
I'm one of the two editors, and I'm still in love with this project. Jules rated it really liked it Mar 06, Debra rated it liked it Jul 03, Carol Bensimon rated it it was ok Jan 01, Christa rated it liked it Jun 30, Katherine rated it really liked it Mar 30,