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Dyke Life is an authoritative collection of essays written by lesbians of diverse ages, races, and religious backgrounds. The anthology addresses topics ranging from race relations and body piercing to raising children and the recovery movement, giving a vibrant voice to the breadth of lesbian experience.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Karla Jay
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