Pretty Thugs Sa Id Salaam: A Raw and Unflinching Look at the Lives of Drag Queens
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In her new book, Pretty Thugs Sa Id Salaam, author Jen Richards takes readers on a journey into the lives of drag queens in New York City. The book is a raw and unflinching look at the often hidden world of drag, and it challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about gender, sexuality, and identity.
4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
Paperback | : | 374 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.92 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 8.5 x 0.85 x 11 inches |
File size | : | 1556 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 170 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Richards, a drag queen herself, interviewed over 50 drag queens for the book, and she uses their stories to paint a vivid portrait of the drag community. The queens she spoke to come from all walks of life, and they have all experienced different forms of discrimination and prejudice. But despite the challenges they face, the queens are all united by their love of drag and their determination to be themselves.
Pretty Thugs Sa Id Salaam is a powerful and moving book that will open readers' eyes to the lives of drag queens. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the LGBTQ community and the challenges that its members face.
A Unique and Intimate Look at the Lives of Drag Queens
Pretty Thugs Sa Id Salaam is a unique and intimate look at the lives of drag queens. The book provides readers with a rare glimpse into the world of drag, and it challenges readers to question their own assumptions about gender, sexuality, and identity.
Richards, a drag queen herself, is able to provide readers with a unique perspective on the drag community. She understands the challenges that drag queens face, and she is able to share their stories in a way that is both compassionate and insightful.
The book is full of powerful and moving stories from drag queens who have overcome adversity to be themselves. These stories are inspiring and they will challenge readers to rethink their own assumptions about gender and sexuality.
A Challenge to Readers' Assumptions
Pretty Thugs Sa Id Salaam is a challenge to readers' assumptions about gender, sexuality, and identity. The book forces readers to confront their own prejudices and to question their own beliefs about what it means to be a man or a woman.
The drag queens in the book are all unique individuals, and they defy easy categorization. They are not all gay men, and they are not all transgender. They come from all walks of life, and they all have their own unique stories to tell.
Through the stories of these drag queens, Richards challenges readers to rethink their own assumptions about gender and sexuality. She asks readers to question what it means to be a man or a woman, and she challenges readers to accept people for who they are, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
A Must-Read for Anyone Who Wants to Understand the LGBTQ Community
Pretty Thugs Sa Id Salaam is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the LGBTQ community. The book provides a unique and intimate look at the lives of drag queens, and it challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about gender, sexuality, and identity.
The book is a powerful and moving read, and it is sure to stay with readers long after they finish it. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the LGBTQ community and the challenges that its members face.
4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
Paperback | : | 374 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.92 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 8.5 x 0.85 x 11 inches |
File size | : | 1556 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 170 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
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Language | : | English |
Paperback | : | 374 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.92 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 8.5 x 0.85 x 11 inches |
File size | : | 1556 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 170 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |