A remarkable memoir of two women whose love story spans fifty years in our diverse, often homophobic world.Structured around a course in Gay and Lesbian Literature taught by the author, this little memoir encompasses a broad sweep of experience. Jody uses wit and a deeply humane sensitivity to show how the students' encounter with the readings led her to confront her own lifetime of secrecy. While the story ranges from joy and adventure to pain and sorrow, the overarching message of this well-crafted book is one of love and affirmation.