So You Want to Be a Lesbian?

by Sydney Pokorny and Liz Tracey

Book Overview

So you've heard that lesbians are chic, hot, and the "next big thing" but you still wonder what is all the fuss about a Middle Eastern country? Well, So You Want to Be a Lesbian? is here to rescue America from its confusion. It is the essential travel guide to the Sapphic landscape, illustrating key terms, "coming out" (how to do it without having your aunt collapse in the strudel), and much more. A mix of history, culture, little-known...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312144237
• ISBN13: 9780312144234
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Humorous Satire for LGBT Pop Culturists

This book is a funny book that should tickle the humor bones of all LGBT pop culturists. It is by all means not intellectual discourse but we all need some moments of fluffy fun once in a while!Some have taken this book and tried to review and analyze it as if it were to be taken as a literal textbook. Um, no. Not at all. It's all humor! Let's just look at it that way. A book about lesbians by lesbians told through humor.Political correctness aside, this book is a fun satirical take on the lesbian community in the 1990s.The book is an easy read and makes a great gag gift for any lesbian or honorary lesbian in your circle of friends.

A must-read book for every lesbian!!

The authors have created a gem of a book. Not only is the material hilarious, it's so true to life! I've never come across a book about gay women that really "hits the nail on the head" like they have. There were several instances when I actually had to put the book down because I had to finish laughing. I've recommended this to all of my friends - gay and straight.

Great book to read while flying

This was one of the funnest books I've read. I love the down to earth quality of it. It totally destroyed all the sterotypes out there and gave great ways to break up with partners. A must read for all new to the lesbian lifestyle .

This one is great.

I got this book becauseof other great reviews. It did not disappoint. It is written with a sense of humor, is informative, and correct. It is easy to read, very witty, intelligent, and to-the-point. It covers a lot of areas of corcern to lesbians and makes good points. I could not put it down. It was truly one of those rare books that you find that was fun, and informative, to read. I reccomend it highly to others that are interested in this subject. Both authors should be congradulated. A great entry.

Hilarious without skimping on substance

Tracey and Pokorny have done their homework. In addition to the familiar topics (butch vs. femme, crunchy vs. extra-crunchy, date etiquette), they thoroughly cover such topics as 20th-century historical figures, literature, and music. I found myself wanting to read "just one more page" of this laugh-out-loud, informative book