In particular, Forester’s work as a philanthropist provides alleyways for LGBTQIA+ literature and art to grow, thrive, and be memorialized. Forester remains a key figure in our community’s continued battles, and this book serves as both testament and encouragement. The work he did to build that oasis, both in in the Human Rights Campaign and in government, helped to fight for gay visibility when all the country wanted to do was shut us up (or worse). In I Throw Like a Girl, we see a vision of what Forester calls “Gay Mecca,” 1970s San Francisco. By refusing a linear discussion, Forester gives us a birds-eye view of queer culture, contextualizing events that continue to shape our current landscape. You can read previous interviews and works from Forester here.įorester’s latest memoir is a complex, non-linear examination of community and queerness throughout the HIV/AIDS crisis and beyond. We had to start this new series off with a bang, and what better way than to discuss long-time Lambda Literary supporter Chuck Forester’s newest memoir I Throw Like a Girl.

Inspired by our community, we are excited to present a new periodic series entitled What We Are Reading to share exciting books (new and old!) that Lambda staff are engaging with. All of us are writers, readers, and members of the amazing community we are lucky enough to serve. What We’re Reading: Chuck Forester’s I Throw Like a GirlĪt Lambda Literary, we don’t just work nine-to-five jobs that stop when we close our computers.

I Throw Like a Girl by Chuck Forester