Congratulations, fellow lesbo! You have just been invited to join the award-winning nationally acclaimed theater troupe as they move from the stage to the page. With all their wit intact, they declare, "you can use this book to make you laugh, to make your friends cry, to upset your parents, to educate the uninformed, or as a coming-out tool." Exploring every aspect of lesbian life, they cover: Early indications that the straight life is not your style -- from unusual encounters with Barbie to the proclivity to participate in every high school sport - Helpful do's and don'ts for coming out at family dinners, at weddings, and at board meetings - The language of lesbianism -- in an uninhibited "dyketionary" - How to achieve "lesbian style," the ultimate standard in American lifestyles today - Seduction, sex, and other tips on finding and keeping the perfect partner Definitely proving that "laughing well is the best revenge" (Los Angeles Times), here is the most refreshing, most revealing, and raunchiest reference book ever to come out of the closet. The five "brothers" are Maureen Angelos, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, Peg Healey, and Lisa Kron, who have performed together as a traveling theater group for the past seven years. Readers should be aware that though this is called a "reference" book, the word "fabricated" in the description is accurate. The book is funny and particularly fine for reading aloud to significant others; the surveys designed to help you decide whether you are lesbian and, if so, what style or type you are, could easily become lesbian trivial pursuit games. But while this is a delightful book, its appeal lies with a special audience?lesbians who can laugh at themselves. Purchase where demand requires.?Pauline Klein, DeKalb Cty. P.L., Decatur, Ga. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Laurie Stone Village Voice The Five Lesbian Brothers are...inventive, lusty, and irreverent. Ms. Magazine The Five Lesbian Brothers woo audiences with a unique blend of raunchy camp, subversive and side-splitting dialogue, and a ton of sexual innuendo. Congratulations, fellow lesbo! You have just been invited to join the award-winning nationally acclaimed theater troupe as they move from the stage to the page. With all their wit intact, they declare, "you can use this book to make you laugh, to make your friends cry, to upset your parents, to educate the uninformed, or as a coming-out tool." Exploring every aspect of lesbian life, they cover: Early indications that the straight life is not your style -- from unusual encounters with Barbie to the proclivity to participate in every high school sport Helpful do's and don'ts for coming out at family dinners, at weddings, and at board meetings The language of lesbianism -- in an uninhibited "dyketionary" How to achieve "lesbian style," the ultimate standard in American lifestyles today Seduction, sex, and other tips on finding and keeping the perfect partner Definitely proving that "laughing well is the best revenge" (Los Angeles Times), here is the most refreshing, most revealing, and raunchiest reference book ever to come out of the closet. You have just been invited to join the award-winning, nationally acclaimed theater troupe as they move from the stage to the page. Exploring every aspect of lesbian life, they cover early indications that the straight life is not your style - from unusual encounters with Barbie to the proclivity to participate in every high school sport; helpful do's and don'ts for coming out at family dinners, at weddings, and at board meetings; the language of lesbianism - in an uninhibited "dyketionary"; how to achieve "lesbian style", the ultimate standard in American lifestyles today; and seduction, sex, and other tips on finding and keeping the perfect partner. The Five Lesbian Brothers—Maureen Angelos, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, Peg Healey, and Lisa Kron—have written and starred in four plays and have appeared both off Broadway and on tour throughout the country. From Part III, Relationships (Finding Her And Keeping Her) Okay. You're ready to begin your new, exciting life as a lesbian. There's just one thing you're missing?a babe. Here's a list of some of the most likely spots to find that special someone. COMMUNITY CENTERS: Community centers are ideal for you, novice lesbian, because your "gaydar" is probably not well-honed yet. You need to be in a setting where you can be 99 percent certain that the woman you are about to proposition is a lesbian. Otherwise, that cute woman in the subway with the short haircut might slap you in the face when you ask her out. At the center, you run the risk of hitting on some cute little fags at first, but they are usually nice about it. LIBRARIES: Libraries are a lesbian's happy hunting ground. Stake out a desk near the women's lit section or the gay/lesbian section and you will be like a bear in a beehive. A request for access to the Rare Book Room will also get y