
Something to Declare
Good Lesbian Travel Writing
Gillian Kendall(Editor)
University of Wisconsin Press
Will be published approx. on 30. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
230 pages
978-0-299-23354-9 (ISBN)
Description
Editor Gillian Kendall has brought together in ""Something to Declare"" a collection of impressionistic, literary travel essays that explore the sense of place and the pull of wanderlust, and reveal what happens when a traveler follows her heart. On these pages, established and emerging lesbian travel writers present accounts ranging from the poetic and internal to the exhilarating and life-altering. Rather than reporting on places to stay, local fare, or politics, these women share personal stories of exploration and adventure. Lucy Jane Bledsoe and her partner camp out and negotiate their way through the Tierra del Fuego in ""Fruits at the Border"". Leslea Newman's ""Bashert"" tells the retrospective journey of a college graduate undergoing a simultaneous awakening of her sexuality and artistic talent while working on a kibbutz in Israel. Lori Soderlind's ""Hot Springs, Montana"" describes her return - with the help of a native woman - to the place in Montana where her family once made their home. Whether set in Italian changing rooms, a Cadillac hearse, an ashram, a medieval labyrinth, a wheelchair, or a kayak, and whether amid Japanese typhoons, Caribbean rain, or rare Irish sunshine, ""Something to Declare"" offers stories of reflection, challenge, and growth.
Reviews / Votes
A major contribution to how queer folk live, love, and travel through this world. - Tim Miller, performer and author of Body Blows and 1001 BedsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wisconsin
United States
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-299-23354-9 (9780299233549)
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Persons
Gilliam Kendall is a freelance writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her work has appeared in many publications, including The Sun magazine, Glamour, Girlfriends, and Curve. She is author of Mr. Ding's Chicken Feet and coauthor of How I Became a Human Being, both published by the University of Wisconsin Press.