We've Been Here All Along
Wisconsin's Early Gay History

I learned of this book in June amidst the observance of PRIDE in the LGBTQ community. It caught my attention because it was specifically about LGBTQ people in Wisconsin. The first of a two-book series, this opening volume takes a look at the reality of gay people and lives in WI during the first 3/4......more

I actually really enjoyed this book. I didn't think I would because I don't care that much about Wisconsin. I selected the book because I know McCarthy was from Wisconsin and I thought it might be interesting given the Lavender Scare and all. But the author goes into quite a lot of stories and even......more

This is a thoroughly researched and well written history of gay Wisconsonites from the end of the 19th Century up to the eve of Stonewall. Though focused primarily on gay men, there are nods to the lesbian, bisexual, and trans populations as well. (Those are three subjects that would benefit from th......more

wi has a pretty impressive history not gonna lie. i do understand the author is a gay man but would have appreciated more lesbian representation in the history......more

This is an extremely informative and interesting book. There were many places and names that I recognized and had no idea had any bit of gay history tied to them. Very well-written book.......more