Asian gay

Review

It is a fascinating story that ranges across many peoples and subjects. A fascinating work for all students of gay politics. ― Gay Times

The oral histories [Wat] presents are essential reading for any Asian-American studies or LGBT class. ― Committee On Lesbian and Gay History Newsletter

Making of a Same-sex attracted Asian Community is a significant and trailblazing serve . It demonstrates effectively how both external and internal contradictions can fuel the formation of group identity; even as A/PLG was disbanding due to irreconcilable differences, GAPSN was emerging from that very struggle. The book is a valuable resource, both for its accessible collection of primary sources and for its appendix and methodology, which may prove useful for students embarking on oral histories. Perhaps most importantly, in recounting their personal journeys with insecurity, racism and homophobia, the narrators of Wat's oral histories are inspiring. As I finished reading this book, I yearned to hear more voices, view more photographs, and study more of the fears and hopes of a scholar who has opened pathways to a society long neglected. -- Amy Sueyoshi, San Francisco Mention University ― Journal Hist