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Stonewall
- The Definitive Story of the LGBT Rights Uprising that Changed America
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The definitive account of the Stonewall riots, the first gay rights march, and the LGBTQ activists at the center of the movement.
“Martin Duberman is a national treasure.” (Masha Gessen, The New Yorker)
On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village, was raided by police. But instead of responding with the typical compliance the NYPD expected, patrons and a growing crowd decided to fight back. The five days of rioting that ensued changed forever the face of gay and lesbian life.
In Stonewall, renowned historian and activist Martin Duberman tells the full story of this pivotal moment in history. With riveting narrative skill, he re-creates those revolutionary, sweltering nights in vivid detail through the lives of six people who were drawn into the struggle for LGBTQ rights. Their stories combine to form an unforgettable portrait of the repression that led up to the riots, which culminates when they triumphantly participate in the first gay rights march of 1970, the roots of today's pride marches.
Fifty years after the riots, Stonewall remains a rare work that evokes with a human touch an event in history that still profoundly affects life today.
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- Ronald McCoy
- 13-03-2024
Engaging, personal and informative storytelling
Coming to grips with the truths and myths around Stonewall will, I suspect, be an ongoing challenge for historians. Duberman’s masterly approach to this complex story is to adeptly weave personal narratives of selected central figures who witnessed these events, together with other contemporary accounts.
The focus on individuals who were “there” breathes life into the meticulously researched primary source materials presented. This could have been a dry academic tome, but I felt like I was witnessing history as it was unfolding without sacrificing authenticity and veracity - an exciting and epic ride.
I particularly enjoyed (let’s be serious — LOVED!) the amazing Vikas Adam, whose narration brought a continuous vitality and excitement to every word - such a challenging task in which he excelled. His optimistic tone emphasised the inspirational importance of this historical event.
I learned so much from this reading and enjoyed every moment - I’m going to re-listen to this for sure.
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