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smo13's review
5.0
Great introduction to lots of different queer experiences and how to take real action
pipn_t's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.5
Lots of great essays, I read them quite slowly as reading about all the challenges queer communities face worldwide was a little difficult. I would have loved at least one more essay on something ace related. The collection featured a diverse collection of writers and it was interesting to get to read so many different perspectives.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia
mrsfionnacharming's review against another edition
4.0
A vital collection of contributors who all provide unique and necessary Perspective on a number of important topics in the LGBTQ+ community.
If your looking to read a book this pride that will give you material you can learn from, this is it.
If your looking to read a book this pride that will give you material you can learn from, this is it.
its_me_mar_p's review
5.0
Brilliant book, essential reading for lgbtqia+ activists especially in the UK, though this does take a global perspective. It has more about the UK than many other books and I think a global perspective is important.
kristenreads's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
katyrbw's review
3.0
a real mixed bag this one. some really moving essays and a couple that imo should just not have been in there
queerlitloft's review
4.0
Split into six sections:;
Safety
Visbility
Dating, Love and Family
Health and Social Care
Beyond the Binary
Community and Organising
with 35 unique voices all with a story or insight to share, We Can do Better Than This details deeply moving and often personal stories which seek to answer the question 'How do we shape a better world for LGBTQ+ people?'. With stories and arguments organised into the above six sections, this is a great book to dip in and out of at your leisure.
A large part of the reason I read these types of non-fiction books is to educate myself about other people's views, perspectives and experiences first hand; in particular from individuals within the LGBTQIA community with whom I interact least with in my day to day life. From the intersectionality of queer Black people, to how asexual individuals navigate invisibility within our own community, to transgender rights and the role of fashion in breaking down the gender binary to our collective safety; this book is a varied and inspiringly powerful depiction of how we might shape a better world for every letter of our queer community.
Safety
Visbility
Dating, Love and Family
Health and Social Care
Beyond the Binary
Community and Organising
with 35 unique voices all with a story or insight to share, We Can do Better Than This details deeply moving and often personal stories which seek to answer the question 'How do we shape a better world for LGBTQ+ people?'. With stories and arguments organised into the above six sections, this is a great book to dip in and out of at your leisure.
A large part of the reason I read these types of non-fiction books is to educate myself about other people's views, perspectives and experiences first hand; in particular from individuals within the LGBTQIA community with whom I interact least with in my day to day life. From the intersectionality of queer Black people, to how asexual individuals navigate invisibility within our own community, to transgender rights and the role of fashion in breaking down the gender binary to our collective safety; this book is a varied and inspiringly powerful depiction of how we might shape a better world for every letter of our queer community.
moo_remus's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
A great collection of essays- I loved the variety of people/experiences in it. I felt like a lot was uk/us centric, but especially liked hearing from those who were not from the uk/us as I feel that those stories or voices are less often heard.
itslibraryofbea's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0