A review by bottomofthebookshelf
The Queer Advantage: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Leaders on the Power of Identity by Andrew Gelwicks

4.0

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 is unique and their experiences often differ, but how in the end we’re all united through the LGBTQIA+ community. Some of my favourite interviews were the ones with George Takei, Dan Levy, Jim Obergefell, Billie Jean King, and Margaret Cho.

I just wish this book had a few less conversations and a bit longer interviews with some people. Some people only answered a couple questions and I just wanted to know more.

Overall, I definitely recommend this one even if you’re like me and don’t normally read non-fiction. Representation truly matters and books like this that show that you can be queer AND successful are just so important.

*Thank you to Hachette Go for sending me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*