A proud, working-class woman, and an 'out' lesbian long before the Rainbow revolution, Joan Nestle has stood at the forefront of American freedom struggles from the McCarthy era to the present day. Available for the first time in years, this revised classic collection of personal essays offers an intimate account of the lesbian, feminist and civil rights movements. Features 12 new b/w photographs 'Joan Nestle's work embodies a very large vision' - Adrienne Rich.