Pissing in a River: A Novel

By: Lorrie Sprecher

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Synopsis: &“An honest and genuine DIY punk-rock lesbian love story.&” —Kirkus Reviews Amanda moves to London with nothing but her guitar and her collection of punk music as the soundtrack to her every move. With the company of a few friendly voices in her head, she looks for—and finds—a best friend and new lover. She forms a band, Lesbian Raincoat, and completely rewrites the story of her life. In this irreverently funny yet profound novel, Amanda risks deportation, recalls the fervor of AIDS activism in the United States, connects to the class struggle of punk, and finds redemption in love. But she also must confront her own mental illness, her lover&’s rape, and the violence of post-9/11 politics. Pissing in a River captures the glee and turbulence of surviving the cacophony of modern life. &“A love letter to the obsessions that captivated an outcast generation: punk, politics, passion, and provocation.&” —Maria Raha, author of Cinderella&’s Big Score: Women of the Punk and Indie Underground

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 256 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781558618534
Related ISBNs:: 9781558618527
Publisher:: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Date of Addition:: 12/29/23
Copyrighted By:: Lorrie Sprecher
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Romance, Literature and Fiction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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