Ann Aldrich Does a Re-take

WE TOO MUST LOVE by Ann Aldrich. Fawcett Publications, January, 1958.

Once again the controversial author of "We Walk Alone" has written of the kaleidoscopic gay world. As before the book is devoted to the Lesbian though a number of male homosexuals make brief appearances in this volume.

Miss Aldrich has obviously matured greatly in the three years between appearances of her two books under this pseudonym. (She is also well known as Vin Packer, the author of "Spring Fire".) Although she includes a number of the objectionable types of Lesbians in this volume as in her previous work, she also treats them with more sympathy and less malice. Over half of the book is dovoted to women who if not completely adjusted are at least nearly so. She also devotes some of her pages to a few beautiful love affairs in which a home and a permanent situation are emphasized.

This new study is far more inclusive than "We Walk Alone." There is a section on elderly Lesbians of particular interest.

Aside from personal interest in the content this book also provides humor and a tear or two. There are a number of humorous poems and song lyrics, etc.

This book is not the final word on Lesbians from any standpoint but it is an excellent beginning. It should be a "must" in every homophile library. At the most reasonable price of 35% everyone can easily obtain it.

Every Lesbian who reads this book will be angered, pleased and stimulated. What more can a book offer?

. B. G.

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