In gay bars and nightclubs across America; and in gay-oriented magazines and media; the buff; macho; white gay man is exalted as the ideal—the most attractive; the most wanted; and the most emulated type of man. For gay Asian American men; often viewed by their peers as submissive or too ‘pretty;’ being sidelined in the gay community is only the latest in a long line of racially-motivated offenses they face in the United States.Repeatedly marginalized by both the white-centric queer community that values a hyper-masculine sexuality and a homophobic Asian American community that often privileges masculine heterosexuality; gay Asian American men largely have been silenced and alienated in present-day culture and society. In Geisha of a Different Kind; C. Winter Han travels from West Coast Asian drag shows to the internationally sought-after Thai kathoey; or “ladyboy;†to construct a theory of queerness that is inclusive of the race and gender particularities of the gay Asian male experience in the United States.
#523544 in Books W McClendon 2012-05-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .55 x 6.00l; .73 #File Name: 1477489584242 pagesRecollections of War Times How I Got In and How I Got Out
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Recollections of War TimesBy Don YatesThis is an excellent book and would function well for research on Civil War. Very inside view of the life and times of the Confederate mindset and unique perspective on the culture of war from an honest and real experience. A wonderful picture of a man torn by conflict and rooted in a Christian culture and mindset. This man was a gentleman and a truly courageous soul. He reflects on the lighter moments and the atrocities with the warmth of his southern upbringing. It is a real eye opener and an interesting read. He claims to be a man of little education but his pen negates his claim. He makes our intellect sound trivial in his raw observations. I was particularly impressed by the way they handled a Union soldier caught steeling food. They turned him loose because of empathy with his plight. Gave me a whole different perspective on these men. This man happens to be my wife's great grandfather and I read one of the first additions. If you like true history and Civil War it is a must read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 15th Ala MemoirBy Fred M M; MDA very readable memoir of a member of the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment. Honest comments from a man who lived through the boredom of camp life and the drama of battle; and the craziness of it all; and came home to recall and reflect on his adventures. A must read for Alabamians who read memoirs of The War Between The States!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Recollections of War Times :By W. A. McClendonBy WayneBest First hand account of Confederate Service of the 15th Alabama Regiment CSA. This Regiment was part of Stonewall Jackson's Corp during thevalley Battles; the seven day battles around Richmond . Was at second Manassis thru Gettyaburg then to Chickamaga with Gen Longstreet.Back to Va.for Wilderness;Spotsyvania C.H. Anna river second Cold Harbor New Market Hights(Fussell's Mill) to Appomattox C. H.
