Saturday, May 18, 2013

Allan Berube's COMING OUT UNDER FIRE--a recommendation

Recently I have had Allan Berube's COMING OUT UNDER FIRE: THE HISTORY OF GAY MEN AND WOMEN IN WORLD WAR TWO in the nearby room where I keep John Buchan, Zane Grey, and other friends and an occasional stranger. Berube (3 December 1946 to 11 December 2007) died early from complications from stomach ulcers. His COMING OUT UNDER FIRE had been out since 1990.

In this time of roiling hatred from the Tea Party and other groups, no longer just fringe groups, I recommend that everyone read Berube's heartbreaking Chapter 10, "The Legacy of the War," on the ferocity of the hatred and persecution of homosexuals in Congress, in the Military, and even in the Executive Branch of government.

How far we have come, how close we are--Berube's book needs to be read, or read again. You can pick up hardback copies on Amazon for under $6 right now.

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