Remarkable LGBTQ lives
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Over the decades, Americans have become increasingly accepting of gay people: in their families, in their communities, and as public figures. This slow but marked shift in attitude has required many pioneers to spearhead the change. Harvey Milk, born in 1930, lived during a time when being openly gay wasn't only not accepted, it was dangerous. Undeterred, Milk, a San Francisco politician, was a cheerful and tireless vehicle for liberation and liberalization....
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AIDS activist by day and TV pundit by night, Rachel Maddow has dedicated her life to discussing the issues important to her. Pairing a winning personality with a sharp grasp of current events, she has won the respect and admiration of fans and critics alike. From her early interest in the AIDS epidemic to grappling with coming out to her conservative family to becoming one of MSNBC's most popular hosts, her remarkable journey to celebrity and activism...
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Zachary Quinto is one of the great success stories of today, and once readers learn that he didn't let his sexual orientation hold him back, they will be inspired to reach for the stars as well. Most people don't know that Quinto hid his sexuality for many years. Only when he came out did his fans truly embrace him. This book details the arc of Quinto's life to date, including his early years in Hollywood playing small roles and his later stardom,...