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Reviewed on May 1, 2018 | Social Sciences
Faderman (The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle) profiles Harvey Milk (1930–78), the first openly gay supervisor of San Francisco, whose life was cut short when he was assassinated by a fellow elected official. This biography opens by describing Milk's grandfather's journey from Lithuania to the United States, then pivots to the politician's upbringing and relationship to his family. Faderman pays special attention to Milk's Jewish identity and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More