Skin

In Skin, award-winning author Dorothy Allison presents a powerful collection of 23 essays that examine identity, gender politics, and queer theory. Drawing from her experiences growing up in a poor South Carolina family and navigating her adult life as a lesbian in New York, Allison tackles themes of sexuality, societal expectations, and the complexities of personal desire. With essays like “Gun Crazy” and “Public Silence, Private Terror,” she fearlessly confronts social and political taboos, making this a compelling and raw exploration of the human experience. This collection is sure to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners.