Rosemary Curb (1940–2012)
Author of Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence
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- Other names
- Keefe, Rosemary
- Birthdate
- 1940-02-03
- Date of death
- 2012-05-24
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Rosary College (BA)
Wayne State College
University of Arkansas (PhD) - Occupations
- high school teacher
professor
nun - Organizations
- The Society for the Study of the Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States
National Women's Studies Association
National Organization for Women - Short biography
- Openly lesbian author, academic dean, and activist (she/her). She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas and served as a dean at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. A pioneer of women's studies programs, she achieved global fame co-editing the 1985 bestseller Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence.
- Cause of death
- pulmonary fibrosis
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Place of death
- Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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How many people found out about this book because of that historical scene from the L Word?
Finally found a copy at the academic library this summer and ended up skimming it. Very interesting, though not having much familiarity with Catholicism or nuns made it more alien than I would have expected. Some of the most striking parts to me were reminiscences about everyday life in a convent. And... now I begin to understand that stereotype about ex-Catholics and BDSM, wow.
Finally found a copy at the academic library this summer and ended up skimming it. Very interesting, though not having much familiarity with Catholicism or nuns made it more alien than I would have expected. Some of the most striking parts to me were reminiscences about everyday life in a convent. And... now I begin to understand that stereotype about ex-Catholics and BDSM, wow.
An anthology of lesbian nuns talking about their life in the convent, their coming out, and their struggles to continue a spiritual life outside of the convent. I really like nun stories in general, but I think this was one of the best. There are a lot of very different stories here. People who go through similar experiences don't all come out of them with the same thoughts and feelings. Highly recommended for people interested in the quest for spirituality.
wonderful book! I love books about women's identity in a world where they are forced to conform to a certain mold.
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- Rating
- 3.7
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- ISBNs
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