Book Review - Cleopatra's Wedding Present: Travels through Syria (Living Out: Gay and Lesbian Autobiographies)

Cleopatra’s Wedding Present is the rare book that captivates its reader from the first page. Like the best travel books, Robert Tewdwr Moss’s memoir of his travels through Syria resonates on many levels: as a profoundly telling vivisection of Middle Eastern society, a chilling history of ethnic crimes, a picaresque adventure story, a purely entertaining travelogue, and a poignant romance.
Tewdwr Moss, a brilliant young writer who was murdered in London the day after he finished this book, left this lyrical gem as his legacy. He adeptly captures an essence of the Middle East that is foreign to most of us, but which becomes real with his astute observations of the region’s culture and explosive politics. He conveys what so many westerners find both fascinating and frightening in the Middle East, making no attempt to mask circumstances that are appalling and dangerous while also exotic, beautiful, and sometimes very funny.
Mesopotamia, now present-day Syria, was part of Mark Anthony’s love gift to Cleopatra. Then and now, it is a land of mystery and love.
The Wisconsin edition is only for sale in the United States and it's dependencies.

Book Review - My Lead Dog Was A Lesbian

Customer Review

This is far from the best-written non-fiction book I have ever read. The journalist's experience writing in the shorter form of articles shows through in the disjointed feel of much of the narrative. This is still well worth the read if you have any interest in Alaska, mushing, or man's working relationship with dogs. Even without those interests you may well find the book enjoyable.

At the beginning I was first overcome by the romantic notion of this amazing race, and reading through his preparations deluded myself with the fantasy of doing such a thing myself (a real joke considering how much I dislike even camping). Once the race gets underway, my most common thought was "these people are ...insane!" It was terrific and I really wanted to know how it would turn out for each and every one of them.

The title can provide for some fun too. The other day I overheard from another room Child A ask, "What is a lesbian?" Child B responded, "It is a type of dog." After much laughter I had to call them in and correct it, although I had fun imagining the kind of conversation this could cause in public at one point if they were both left with their misconception.

Since you are on this page, and reading these reviews, you are probably interested enough in the subject that reading this book would be a positive experience for you.

Book Review - Naked Places, A Guide for Gay Men to Nude Recreation and Travel, Third Edition

Naked Places is the only nude recreation guide written specifically for gay men. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information on nearly 250 gay resorts, inns, guesthouses, campgrounds, and other accommodations throughout the world that permit nudity. Additionally, there are descriptions of over 450 nude beaches, hot springs, and other natural areas that are popular with gay men. You’ll also find information about gay nudist clubs, gay saunas and recreation facilities, and a variety of other information about gay nude recreation -- such as gay nude sailboat trips. The third edition has been completely revised, expanded, and updated. Get this book and open your door to a whole world of Naked Places!

Book Review - Getaway Gay Iceland

Getaway Gay Iceland takes gay travelers to the northern reaches of civilization --to stylish Reykjavik and its energized gay community, and to glaciers, geysers, bubbling geothermal pools and volcanic regions that lie within a days drive of the capital. The book points the way to superb gay-owned accommodations, to the top restaurants and cafes, and to shopping and important sights.

Book Review - Hitting Hard: Michelangelo Signorile on George W. Bush, Mary Cheney, Gay Marriage, Tom Cruise, the Christian Right and Sexual Hypocrisy

For over two decades, Michelangelo Signorile has been among the most outspoken and controversial critics of American politics and culture. As a gay activist and journalist, he earned acclaim as the father of the "outing" phenomenon. Today, he remains one of the most widely read and talked about gay muckrakers. In Hitting Hard (Signorile’s first new book since his national bestseller, Outing Yourself), the author tackles the most heated topics of debate among gay people and the political left.