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Author Angela Yarber seeks to redefine what the American Dream means to marginalized people and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole in the book “Queering the American Dream”.
The Synopsis
Beginning the day the Supreme Court ruled her marriage legal, Angela Yarber’s queer little family traversed the American landscape for two years in a camper named Freya, following in the footsteps of revolutionary women from history and myth. Amid her wanderings, this queer clergywoman grapples with the loss of faith, addiction, death, parenting, and what it means to reimagine the so-called dream promised to so many. With unapologetic grief, humor, and radical imagination, she creates a new dream, not just for herself, but for all marginalized people living in America.
The Review
What a compelling and thoughtful read. The author did a fantastic job of highlighting the personal struggles and obstacles she faced in going on this personal journey to find herself and her family in the process while also acknowledging the privilege she was born into, helping to shine a light on other marginalized groups aside from her own, from people of color to people who identify as different genders and so much more. The author’s balance of personal and professional writing in this book allowed the reader to connect with her experiences much deeper.
The heart of this narrative rested in the author’s path that she found herself on. In our current landscape, the need to “define” things like family, love, and society has become a centralized debate worldwide. The reader can see no clear-cut definition of family through the author’s story. Instead, family and love can look like anyone and anything, with white picket fences being equal to living on the road in an RV or having an apartment overlooking a major metropolitan city, as well as a mother and father being equal to two mothers or two fathers. The personal nature of the author’s other struggles, from loved ones struggling with addiction to feelings of self-doubt and more, really kept the reader engaged.
The Verdict
Memorable, heartfelt, and thoughtful in its delivery, author Angela Yarber’s “Queering the American Dream” is a must-read LGBTQ-driven nonfiction book that readers won’t be able to put down. The book’s relatability for so many LGBTQ readers looking to find their family in this world and the dedication to representing and giving voice to many different cultures and viewpoints allowed for a well-rounded discussion and heartfelt dive into what family truly means. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber is an award-winning author of eight books and a highly sought public speaker. She is the Founder of Tehom Center Publishing, an imprint publishing feminist and queer authors, with a commitment to elevate BIPOC writers. With a Ph.D. in Art and Religion and over a decade serving as a Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, five of her books were listed in QSpirit’s Top LGBTQ Religion Books. Her work has been featured in Forbes, HuffPo, Ms. Magazine, Tiny House Nation, and more at https://angelayarber.org
You can find her online at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.yarber
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tehomcenter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tehomcenter/?hl=en
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Blog Tour Calendar
June 3rd @ The Muffin
Join us at WOW’s blog The Muffin as we celebrate the launch of Dr. Angela Yarber’s memoir Queering the American Dream. You can read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
June 5th @ Speaking of Spirit
Visit Linda’s blog for her review of Queering the American Dream. You can also win a copy of the book!
https://interfaithmoments.blogspot.com
June 7th @ One Writer’s Journey
Visit Sue’s blog for a review of Queering the American Dream.
June 10th @ Choices
Visit Madeline’s blog for a guest post by Dr. Angela Yarber about how publishing a book can transform your business and life.
https://www.madelinesharples.com
June 12th @ Speaking of Spirit
Join Linda for a guest post by Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber about the importance of publishing marginalized authors.
https://interfaithmoments.blogspot.com
June 14th @ One Writer’s Journey
Visit Sue’s blog again for an interview with author Dr. Angela Yarber about her memoir.
June 15th @ Boots, Shoes, and Fashion
Visit Linda’s blog for an in-depth interview with Dr. Angela Yarber.
https://bootsshoesandfashion.com
June 18th @ Writer Advice
Visit B. Lynn Goodwin’s site for a helpful guest post from Dr. Angela Yarber on the importance of mental health care in launching a book.
June 21st @ The Faerie Review
Visit Lily’s blog for a review of Queering the American Dream.
https://www.thefaeriereview.com
June 23rd @ A Wonderful World of Words
Visit Joy’s blog for a spotlight of Queering the American Dream. You can also win a copy of the book!
https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com
June 25th @ Editor 911
Visit Margo’s blog for her review of Queering the American Dream.
June 28th @ Author Anthony Avina’s blog
Visit Anthony’s blog for his review of Queering the American Dream.
July 2nd @ Author Anthony Avina’s blog
Join Anthony for a guest post by Dr. Angela Yarber about LGBTQIA+ Pride and publishing.
July 3rd @ Michelle Cornish’ blog
Visit Michelle’s blog for an interview with Dr. Angela Yarber about her memoir.
https://www.michellecornish.com
July 6th @ Coffee & Ink
You can visit Jan’s blog for her review of Queering the American Dream. Plus read a guest post by Dr. Angela Yarber about disenfranchised grief, particularly as it pertains to losing someone to addiction.
https://coffeeandinkbooks.wordpress.com
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