Wong, Alice
Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593469736
- author:
- Wong, Alice
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Love & Romance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Disability Intimacy: A Revolutionary Collection of Essays on Love, Care, and Desire This groundbreaking anthology explores the complexities of intimacy in all its forms. It delves into caregiving, community, access, and friendship, offering alternative ways to think about the connections we form with others. The book also examines the intersections between disability justice and sexual liberation, featuring essays on disabled sexual discovery, love stories, and joy. Carefully curated by acclaimed activist Alice Wong, this collection includes a diverse range of pieces: essays, photo essays, poetry, drama, and erotica. It showcases the dreams, fantasies, and deeply personal realities of beautiful bodies and minds. With its full spectrum of voices and perspectives, Disability Intimacy is a thought-provoking and inspiring read. By exploring intimacy in all its forms, this anthology invites readers to rethink their understanding of connection and community. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in disability justice, social science, and the human experience.