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Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
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I like to think of myself as progressive, and up to date on LGBTQ+, but I clearly have some work to do. While I read plenty of LGB, and have added some T to the mix, the other categories have gained little traction from me. That must change.
I have read a grand total of one ace romance, The Romantic Agenda. While I very much enjoyed the Black female protagonist, and I find interracial (this term feels outdated) romances important to read, why must the male lead be white?
I digress. This book taught me multitudes. As with anything else, asexuality has nuances, and one person's experience isn't representative as a whole. Within the circle of asexuals, there are aromantics. I won't get into it, because the book doesn't get into too much, and I want to focus on the broader whole.
Angela, the author, is asexual, and also interviewed around one hundred people to compile this book. I won't say the differences in their stories surprised me, because obviously people feel different things and live different lives, but it certainly opened my eyes to new and different ways of thinking and feeling. I think this is an important nonfiction read if you're looking to broaden your knowledge about sexuality under the wider LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Recommended by Angel
I like to think of myself as progressive, and up to date on LGBTQ+, but I clearly have some work to do. While I read plenty of LGB, and have added some T to the mix, the other categories have gained little traction from me. That must change.
I have read a grand total of one ace romance, The Romantic Agenda. While I very much enjoyed the Black female protagonist, and I find interracial (this term feels outdated) romances important to read, why must the male lead be white?
I digress. This book taught me multitudes. As with anything else, asexuality has nuances, and one person's experience isn't representative as a whole. Within the circle of asexuals, there are aromantics. I won't get into it, because the book doesn't get into too much, and I want to focus on the broader whole.
Angela, the author, is asexual, and also interviewed around one hundred people to compile this book. I won't say the differences in their stories surprised me, because obviously people feel different things and live different lives, but it certainly opened my eyes to new and different ways of thinking and feeling. I think this is an important nonfiction read if you're looking to broaden your knowledge about sexuality under the wider LGBTQ+ spectrum.
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Dunno if you identify, but nice to see more Ace friends. :)
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I need to read this! Are you enjoying it? Can't wait for your review!
@Andi Just an ally@Sara I am! It's quite informative.
Awww thanks for being an Ally Mai.
Perfect timing here, Mai! I recently met my first Ace and realized how much I have to learn. Thanks for putting this on my radar.
@Teres It was a highly informative and enjoyable read
Fantastic review Mai! I'm glad your educating yourself about the the different aspects of the LGBTQIA community, kudos! I've always been attracted to the Aces in literature as well as in my work, wrote a lot about them in my own LGBTQIA book. I had never heard about this diverse community till 2015 & yes, I too need to read up more on them. I think I have TBRed this title too & now after reading your review I'll make it a point to check it out ASAP. Happy Reading to you! Cheers! :)
@Fiza Thanks so much! That's fantastic that you added them in your book. Now I'm curious. Hope you enjoy this when you pick this up.
