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ari__s's review against another edition
4.0
While I might not have understood all the politics discussed, there's something humbling about this window into the Queer past. Still fighting for rights today, it's important to look back in historical records like this book to see that there has been progress made. I think that's why I enjoyed this book as much as I did. It could be dry at times, it could lose me in the political transitions and battles, but at the core was the fight for human rights and, as the author summarizes, it's embodied in one man who became the voice of the Queers. As a member of that community, the life of Harvey Milk directly impacted my life.
luisvilla's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this up because it fits into my interest in politics as well as my interest in SF history. I expected it to be primarily about Harvey Milk, but it really doubles as a history of the city during the seventies, and touches on modern-seeming topics including gentrification, rent control, activism v. power, etc. Well worth a read even if you're not particularly interested in gay rights or Milk himself (though you'll find that part interesting as well).
kappareads's review
4.0
An absolutely amazing nonfiction book. I laughed, I got mad, it was such a good overview of Milk's life
spridlewv's review against another edition
5.0
When a non-fiction books makes you cry, its probably pretty good. If you're a fan of the movie like I am, you'll appreciate the rest of the story you'll find here. I warn you though, it'll make you hate our society even more than you likely already do.
eliclarevt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
lunchmoneymomo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0