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Different Daughters: A Book by Mothers of Lesbians » (3RD, REVISED & EXPANDED)

Book cover image of Different Daughters: A Book by Mothers of Lesbians by Louise Rafkin

Authors: Louise Rafkin, Louise Rafkin
ISBN-13: 9781573441278, ISBN-10: 1573441279
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cleis Press
Date Published: April 2001
Edition: 3RD, REVISED & EXPANDED

Author Biography: Louise Rafkin

Book Synopsis

Coming out to Mom is a lesbian rite of passage. In the third edition of this landmark anthology, 34 remarkable women face their fears and confusion, prejudice and misunderstandings, and speak honestly and bravely about the difficulties and joys of life with their “different daughters.” Among the topics of discussion are family, community, religion, grandchildren, bisexuality, transgenderism, and coming out.

Lambda Book Report

Every Lesbian should have two copies of Different Daughters, one for herself and one for her mom...

	Introduction to the Second Edition	11
	A Merry-Go-Round	17
	From a Trunk to a Soapbox: An Update	22
	A Place at the Table	25
	Choices and Surprises	31
	From Hermit Crabs to Hampsters	34
	A Tradition of Strength	38
	Movement and Change	41
	After the Initial Shock	47
	After Different Daughters: An Update	52
	"Bi" Understanding	55
	The Silt of a River	61
	Our Separate Lives	67
	Of Prejudice and Acceptance	76
	The Odd Man Out	80
	Yom Kippur	84
	No Magic Wand	88
	A Very Public Statement	95
	Ways of Knowing and Not Knowing	103
	A Fashion Crisis	105
	Another Kind of Different	111
	A Second Chance	114
	Towards a Bright Future	120
	"Winnetka Matron Testifies for Gay Rights"	124
	Like Daughter, Like Mother	127
	A Two-Way Street	131
	Here, and There	134
	"Girlfriends!"	137
	Taming the Devils Within	140
	Finding My Way Through the Woods	144
	Purple Balloons on Market Street	149
	Suggestions and Resources	159
	About the Editor	161