Dorothy Allison Boeken

The author, known for her impactful storytelling, explores themes of family, identity, and resilience in her latest work. Drawing from her own experiences, she delves into complex relationships and the struggles of her characters against societal challenges. Rich in emotional depth, the narrative captures the essence of personal growth and the quest for belonging, showcasing her signature blend of raw honesty and lyrical prose. This new installment continues to reflect her commitment to portraying the intricacies of human experience.

An autobiographical work written for the stage explores such topics as love and loss, beauty and terror, and the intricacies of family love and hatred, while illuminating the rural poverty of the South

In this collection of essays, autobiographical narratives and performance pieces, the author probes the meaning of all these identities with humour, passion and conviction, as she works out what it means to be queer and happy in a world still arguing about what it means to be queer.

Preface: Deciding to live -- River of names -- "The meanest woman ever left Tennessee"--Mama -- Gospel song -- I'm working on my charm -- Steal away -- Monkeybites -- Don't tell me you don't know -- Demon lover -- Her thighs -- The muscle of the mind -- Violence against women begins at home -- A lesbian appetite

Ruth Ann Boatwright, a South Carolina bastard, tells her life with her family and the emotional and physical violence she experiences.

Exploring themes of forgiveness and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, the narrative delves into the resilience of the human spirit. As a thematic sequel to her acclaimed debut, it showcases the author's storytelling prowess, drawing readers into a poignant journey of personal and familial challenges.

A literary collection of explicit writings--fiction, poetry, and essays--addresses "high risk" subject matter, such as illicit sex, incest, bondage, drug use, and transsexuality, and features contributions by progressive writers including Dorothy Allison, William Burroughs, and Kathy Acker. Reissue.

Die Angst in mir ist wie ein grosser Fluss - bk984; Droemer Knaur; Dorothy Allison; pocket_book; 1994

Die amerikanische Schriftstellerin erzählt von ihrer schwierigen und angstvollen Kindheit und Jugend in einer armen Südstaatenfamilie.

Vor Jahren hat Delia ihre Heimat in den Südstaaten, ihren Mann und die 2 Kinder verlassen, um in Kalifornien ein neues Leben als Rock-Sängerin zu beginnen. Nun kehrt sie zurück, um ihr Leben in Ordnung zu bringen.