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Off the Rag: Lesbians Writing on Menopause

by Lee Lynch

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In this anthology, lesbian authors offer their own personal stories on experiencing the menopause. Contributions from Karla Jay, Joan Nestle, Sarah Dreher and Sally Gearhart are included.

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Lambda Literary Award (Nominee – Anthology/Nonfiction – 1996)

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Genres: LGBTQ+, Fiction and Literature, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 810.8 — Literature & rhetoric American literature in English American literature in English Anthologies and Collections
LCC: PS3509 .L47 .O34 — Language and Literature American literature American literature Individual authors 1900-1960

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
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Published: 1996
Genres: LGBTQ+, Fiction and Literature, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 810.8
LCC: PS3509 .L47 .O34

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