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Isbn number 0452263085 9780452263086 seller id 97089. Jan 24, 2006 betty berzon was an american author and psychotherapist known for her work with the gay and lesbian communities. Understanding why people hate, the origins of prejudice, how to channel anger, the answers to the. Berzon also wrote a personal memoir, surviving madness, a therapists own story in which she discussed her previous suicide attempt and institutionalization.
Betty berzon, permanent partners anne balay above was a houseguest while in town to talk at valparaiso university on steel closets. Permanent partners, for a decade and a half, has been the authoritative guide to gay and lesbian relationships. Unfortunately berzon, longtime gay couples therapist, is dead, but she left gay people with this gem of a book. Now, in surviving madness, we get a rich account of the fascinating journey of her own life, the remarkable people and places that punctuated it, and the war that raged inside her head within a culture that has often demonized homosexuality. Gay and lesbian autobiographies, positively gay, positively gay. A flyer, which i distributed at iun, identified anne as the 2015 lamda literary foundations dr. Betty berzon the goals of this book are to enable a person to gain perspective on a relationship that she or he may have grown too close to, in order to identify the particular relationship stressors that may be. Queer blues by kimeron hardin overdrive rakuten overdrive. A guide to longterm success in gay and lesbian relationships, permanent partners building. Berzon is clearly a pioneer in getting the word out there that we can have and deserve permanent partners. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
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The book is positive towards resolving common issues, staying together, and getting on with your life. Jan 25, 2006 betty berzon, the revered lesbian activist, psychotherapist, and author of several esteemed books on maintaining gay relationships, challenging homophobia, and preserving selfesteem, died on tuesday. Building gay and lesbian relationships that last by berzon, betty and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Architect and founder of southern california women for understanding. Mar 29, 2002 betty berzon, renowned psychotherapist and author of the bestselling book permanent partners, tells her own incredible story here. Surviving madness, the betty berzon story is not only the highly engaging and frank memoir of arguably the most notable and unflinching pioneer in both psychology and the fight for lgbt equality, it is also the intimate recounting of a woman silencing her demons in the face of a society determined to keep them wailing. The book received the lambda literary award for best lesbian memoir in 2003. Betty berzon was an american author and psychotherapist known for her work with the gay and lesbian communities. Permanent partners berzon, betty 9780452286214 hpb. Building gay and lesbian relationships that last by betty berzon isbn. This is a must have book a great first guide for gays and lesbians. Permanent partners building gay and lesbian partnerships that last.
Though she is a lesbian, the book gives both lesbian and gay male partnerships equal time. This book was the one of the first out on gay relationships that addressed our issues as gays and lesbians written by an openly lesbian therapist herself. She draws on thirtyfive years of experience counseling gay couples to help readers improve. Betty berzon, author of the classic bestseller permanent partners, provides a unique battle plan for confronting discrimination, whether it comes from strangers or beloved friends and family. A lesbian resource book, ginny vida editor permanent partners, betty berzon. Permanent partners hbk 1st edition by berzon, betty isbn.
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