The Queer Advantage, Andrew Gelwicks
The Queer Advantage, Andrew Gelwicks
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The Queer Advantage
Conversations with LGBTQ+ Leaders on the Power of Identity

Author: Andrew Gelwicks

Narrator: Andrew Gelwicks, Jared Raman, Reny Amoros, LaMont Ridgell

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 10/04/2022

Synopsis

In this “intimate celebration of queerness”, readers will meet the LGBTQ+ heroes who are changing the world on step at a time (OUT Magazine).
 
Collecting deeply personal conversations with inspirational LGBTQ+ trailblazers (from Troye Sivan to Margaret Cho) about how they leveraged the challenges and insights they had as relative outsiders to succeed in the worlds of business, tech, politics, Hollywood, sports and beyond, Andrew Gelwick’s The Queer Advantage celebrates the unique power of queer identity. Their stories brim with the hard-won lessons gained over their careers. You’ll learn how to: Channel anger in a positive way -- using it as rocket fuel to succeed Leverage your difference to beget new ideas and strategies Bridge generational gaps Access resources to conquer denial, internalized homophobia, and doubt Read the room, deciding when to fit in and when to stand out Find a queer tribe and learn to support one another The Queer Advantage shows how you can forge your own path in the world–and perhaps even change it for the better.

Reviews

Goodreads review by BookedByTim on August 14, 2020

I received an ARC of this from the publisher for early review. This one was not for me. I appreciated the diverse cast, but each interview is so short it didn’t feel like any one person had enough space to articulate anything meaningful. I also felt like there was this weird reoccurring thread of “h......more

Goodreads review by Whitney on December 04, 2020

I was gifted THE QUEER ADVANTAGE by Hachette Books as part of their #HBSocialClub - thank you so much for this beautiful book! The Queer Advantage is a collection of 51 interviews with influential LGBTQ+ individuals. Instead of a common refrain of hardships and indignities, interviewer and author And......more

Goodreads review by Marti on November 09, 2020

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book to review! In this book, Andrew Gelwicks interviews over 50 influential queer people of the world; from Boy George to Troye Sivan, from Margaret Cho to Adam Rippon. I loved how this book introduced me to many people I hadn’t heard of, or......more

Goodreads review by Emily on November 18, 2020

This was a wonderful book full of great conversations with queer leaders and trailblazers! In a world that is overwhelmingly hetero, it’s important to remember that being part of the LGBTQIA+ community isn’t a disadvantage and this book really drives that home. It also shows how every queer person i......more

Goodreads review by Zachary on January 26, 2021

An excellent account of poplar LGBTQ icons and leaders. Being queer is an advantage, and this book is sure to inspire.......more

Quotes

"The search for love, purpose, and identity, is one that we all face and The Queer Advantage is an empowering tool in helping us to find those answers within ourselves."—Bobby Berk, Lifestyle & Design Expert, Host of Netflix's Queer Eye

"Bold and powerful."
—Martina Navratilova

"An inspirational book of positive queer histories and quotes. Loved it, and it's true there is definitely an advantage."—Gus Van Sant, award-winning filmmaker of Milk and Good Will Hunting

"The voices in The Queer Advantage will help us navigate toward the queer future that we urgently need. This important book arrives at the perfect time."
—Casey Gerald, author of There Will Be No Miracles Here

"This book is for the birds -- and I mean it in the nicest way. Just like the nightingale bird, the more people that tried to drown out their voices, the louder they sang. And now, they sing the most beautiful songs of all. Read this book! Hear the nightingales."—Leslie Jordan, actor

"This collection... feels less like a book of tips from queer power players and more like a series of intimate chats between good friends-that is, if your good friends were LGBTQ+ icons like George Takei, Adam Rippon and Margaret Cho. Offering deeply affecting anecdotes from queer leaders and the life lessons they learned in real time in the worlds of business, tech, sports, entertainment and more, The Queer Advantage encourages readers to find power in their identities."
—TIME

"Yes to all of this! Yes, yes to Andrew's inspiring and beautiful interviews about how otherness brings with it strength, wisdom, and resilience. I loved reading the stories of these artists, business people, and activists about how their queerness has given them a great gift going out into the world. This is a deeply affirming book."—Joey Soloway, artist and activist

"I felt understood and seen within seconds of reading The Queer Advantage. Our biggest weaknesses in life can ultimately propel us to our highest potential. This book creates space for queer people to find their community and fosters self-healing, helping to silence the damaging voices we project on ourselves. If I had access to this book in my youth, I would've protected it at all costs."
—Hayley Kiyoko, singer, actor, director

"Andrew's message and the collection of stories he has gathered are nothing short of inspiring. Words your friends and family can relate to on so many emotional levels. EVERYONE needs a copy. An outstandingly gorgeous read!"—Gigi Gorgeous, activist and author of He Said, She Said

"From one once-confused Midwestern Jewish kid to another, Andrew Gelwicks has collected powerful personal stories and created an insightful guide to breaking free of confusion and frustration to be our best selves. This book is one that I'll keep coming back to."
—Nate Berkus, interior designer and author of The Things That Matter

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