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Most guidebooks reduce coverage of the local gay community to lists – lists of bars, lists of dance clubs, lists of hotels, lists of resources. 50 Fabulous Gay-Friendly Places to Live surveys each location from a "local’s point of view". It features cities that are fun places to live, work, and visit because they encourage and nurture diversity. Each location is described in detail, with special attention paid to information the gay community most wants to know. Life is more than facts and figures, so you won't find a lot of confusing charts and rankings in these gay-friendly profiles. Each contains a vivid description, an overview of the gay community, and practical daily-life information on climate, housing costs, taxes, the local business environment, and much more. Interviews with local gay residents, community leaders, business owners, and cultural leaders create an intimate description of each location. You'll also find helpful phone numbers and websites to make exploring and planning your vacation or relocation easier. Rounding out the book are tips and national resources that will assist in making your own life and city more gay friendly. The book also includes an easy-to-use, interactive CD containing a wealth of information to make your search that much easier—and a lot more fun! |
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#1 Bestseller —The Washington Blade Top Ten "Super-Helpful Resource" —The Advocate "While gay men and lesbians truly live everywhere, some places stand out as more fabulous than others. Kompes' entertaining and insightful book provides evidence for why fifty American cities rise to the top of the gay heap." "This is such a clear, comprehensive, and compelling book; you'll enjoy it even if you have no plans to move." |
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Career Press, 2005 ISBN: 1564148270 $24.99 |
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Gregory A. Kompes |