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Late Bloomers: Awakening to Lesbianism After Forty
Awakening to lesbianism after age 40.
A funny, sexy, poignant collection of lesbian self-discovery tales. Join 38 smart, funny, sexy women over 40 as they take you on their exuberant journeys of awakening lesbianism. What they say will make you laugh, will make you cry, and most certainly will make you reach for your bedmate.
- GenresNonfiction
136 pages, Paperback
First published December 29, 2000
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December 28, 2017
Almost an exercise in journalism, this is a collection of true life experiences of older women coming out to themselves. Because it is related by the women personally, it is slightly patchy and in places a little repetitive. I wish it had explored the emotional and sociological basis of denial a little more. I don't agree that it will have you reaching for your bed partner as it is not particularly erotic but it is frank and honest. A good read if you want a first hand account of older women's first lesbian encounters.
March 10, 2018
Story of my life
This book is well organized and a quick read. I read it in less than 24 hrs. The women in the stories are easy to identify with. I felt as if they were speaking for me and to me. I had a few "aha!" moments, as well as a few chuckles. As a 44 year old lesbian woman who has been married to a man for 12 years, I know the anguish a lot of these women felt. The book covers an array of backgrounds, "out" statuses, marital statuses and childbearing experience. There is something in here for everyone. I loved it!!
This book is well organized and a quick read. I read it in less than 24 hrs. The women in the stories are easy to identify with. I felt as if they were speaking for me and to me. I had a few "aha!" moments, as well as a few chuckles. As a 44 year old lesbian woman who has been married to a man for 12 years, I know the anguish a lot of these women felt. The book covers an array of backgrounds, "out" statuses, marital statuses and childbearing experience. There is something in here for everyone. I loved it!!
June 17, 2019
Really helpful
Not a long or complicated read by any means. No deep-dives into all the psychological mechanisms at play. I’m hoping “Married Women Who Love Women” will explore all of that. This is a grouping of the personal stories and experiences of all different kinds of women who had their awakening later in life. If you have a lot of questions about what the hell is happening to you, then you will likely get some comfort and insight from this book. Best of luck on your journey.
Not a long or complicated read by any means. No deep-dives into all the psychological mechanisms at play. I’m hoping “Married Women Who Love Women” will explore all of that. This is a grouping of the personal stories and experiences of all different kinds of women who had their awakening later in life. If you have a lot of questions about what the hell is happening to you, then you will likely get some comfort and insight from this book. Best of luck on your journey.
August 10, 2022
late in life
Enjoyed the variety of perspectives. Wish there were more of the single never married, suppressed lesbian. Admitting late in life, maybe to late that women are my preference.
Enjoyed the variety of perspectives. Wish there were more of the single never married, suppressed lesbian. Admitting late in life, maybe to late that women are my preference.
September 29, 2020
GREAT WORK!
I thank the author for the story. As life continues to present it self I will remain open. So refreshing to read the story and see myself in each one
I thank the author for the story. As life continues to present it self I will remain open. So refreshing to read the story and see myself in each one
December 13, 2021
A great book
I like this book of stories from real lebsians. this book helps me to nagivate my thinking as a late bloomer lesbian. a must-read book!
I like this book of stories from real lebsians. this book helps me to nagivate my thinking as a late bloomer lesbian. a must-read book!
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August 25, 2023Made me think of Shere Hite.
October 20, 2025
really beautiful and special! i love my fellow dykes and i will treasure this book for life
January 31, 2016
A great book about those discovering their true selves later in life.
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