The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality by Julie Sondra Decker
This
book is an introduction to asexuality as a sexual orientation. It discusses not
only what asexuality is but what is isn’t and goes to great lengths to help
people understand the validity of asexuality as a sexual orientation and a way
for people to identify themselves. So what is asexuality? Asexuality is an
orientation describing people who don’t feel sexually attracted to anyone. It's
possible to be heterosexual and asexual, homosexual and asexual, queer and
asexual, trans and asexual, in a romantic relationship and asexual. Have
questions about any of that? Pick up this book and educate yourself.
I found
this book to be extremely informative. Written by Decker who identifies as
asexual and is able to rely not only on her own experiences but the available
research lends an authenticity to this book that you wouldn't find from an
outsider looking in. I loved her candid and straightforward writing style. Her
passion for educating people on asexuality is apparent throughout the book. The
separation into 6 different parts allowed Decker to focus on specific topics
and reference others throughout the book as necessary. She also made sure to
explain asexuality and how it relates to other sexual orientations. Decker discusses
the range of those that identify as asexual and how everyones experience differs
from each other. What’s most important is understanding asexuality in order to
understand how people identify.
I knew
next to nothing about asexuality before reading this book. I feel really well
informed after reading this book, but nowhere near an expert. There are parts
for everyone, even those that are non-asexual like myself that want to gain
understanding. This book is really well done. I think Decker did a really
amazing job with this book. But it did get repetitive at times. And there is a
lot of information that you may need time to process while reading. Overall,
this is a recommendable read with great insight into asexuality. I give this 4 out
of 5 stars.
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