Gay and Lesbian History Books

These gay and lesbian history books are essential reading not only for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders, but for anybody who wants to understand the quest for equality. Recommend your favorites...

 

 

The Gay Metropolis
by Charles Kaiser

 

A history of gay life in New York from 1940 until 1996. Highly readable stories about the celebrities, activists, writers and people who brought us where we are now. 

 

 

 

 

  

And The Band Played On
by Randy Shilts

 

A very important history of the AIDS pandemic, especially the first five years, by Randy Shilts, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. The book illustrates in particular the very slow response from the Reagan administration (including cutting funds and misleading Congress) that cost so many lives. 

 

   

Brave Journeys
and
Stranger Among Friends
by David Mixner

Brave Journeys relates the profiles of seven people who played a crucial role in the fight for gay rights and equality. Stranger Among Friends is the story of David Mixner, his role in the White House and what happened to gay rights during Bill Clinton's administration.

Both books tell an important part of our history that needs to be read. Great inspiration to current and future leaders who continue the work for full legal equality.

 

 

 

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Below you can recommend your favorite Gay and Lesbian History books that are appropriate for educating a broad audience about equality.