"The book emerged from my need to have a place where I could ask the unspeakable questions, to document our experiences, and to add our queer perspective to the literature of illness and caregiving."
I've been a fan of Ariel Gore since I happened upon her great book about writing-- How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead. I've read most of her books and of course ordered and read Rehearsals for Dying as soon as it came out. Super enjoyable and compelling read and eye-opening especially for me being one of the few people in this country who hasn't had cancer or had a loved one with cancer. (Yet?) I especially appreciated the ways she clearly showed- as she says -"the surrealism of navigating a medical system that often felt disconnected from our humanness." Finally, I must add, that of all the writers I've taken classes with (many) Ariel in her classes consistently gave the best and most thorough feedback-- and the other writers in the courses were very helpful too. Thank you, Ariel.
I really really really want to read an Ariel Gore book about exorcising ten demons DIY.
Came to say the exact same thing!
I've been a fan of Ariel Gore since I happened upon her great book about writing-- How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead. I've read most of her books and of course ordered and read Rehearsals for Dying as soon as it came out. Super enjoyable and compelling read and eye-opening especially for me being one of the few people in this country who hasn't had cancer or had a loved one with cancer. (Yet?) I especially appreciated the ways she clearly showed- as she says -"the surrealism of navigating a medical system that often felt disconnected from our humanness." Finally, I must add, that of all the writers I've taken classes with (many) Ariel in her classes consistently gave the best and most thorough feedback-- and the other writers in the courses were very helpful too. Thank you, Ariel.