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Marsha

The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson

by Tourmaline
Tourmaline
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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Featured in The New York Times's Nonfiction to Read This Spring
Black transgender luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQIA+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy.
“She is the preeminent and foremost scholar on Marsha P. Johnson. . . . To us, Tourmaline is the expert.”—Janet Mock, Allure
“Thank god the revolution has begun, honey.” Rumor has it that after Marsha P. Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she picked up a shard of broken mirror to fix her makeup. Marsha, a legendary Black transgender activist, embodied both the beauty and the struggle of the early gay rights movement. Her work sparked the progress we see today, yet there has never been a definitive record of her life. Until now.
Written with sparkling prose, Tourmaline’s richly researched biography Marsha finally brings this iconic figure to life, in full color. We vividly meet Marsha as both an activist and artist: She performed with RuPaul and with the internationally renowned drag troupe The Hot Peaches. She was a muse to countless artists from Andy Warhol to the band Earth, Wind & Fire. And she continues to inspire people today.
Marsha didn’t wait to be freed; she declared herself free and told the world to catch up. Her story promises to inspire readers to live as their most liberated, unruly, vibrant, and whole selves.

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    May 20, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9798217019946
      • File size: 299503 KB
      • Duration: 10:23:57

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    • English

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Author and narrator Tourmaline invites listeners inside her warm and revealing biography of Marsha P. Johnson, an LGBTQIA+ icon, Black trans activist, and irrepressible spirit. In a deliberate, earnest performance, she explores the pivotal 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, one of many key moments in Johnson's eventful life. Tourmaline adds vibrancy to quotations from Johnson and her friends and family as we hear about the early 1970s Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, her compassionate caregiving throughout the 1980s HIV/AIDS health crisis, and her passion for stage productions. There's something special about Tourmaline narrating this production. She adds an extra layer of intimacy as she unpacks her own connection to Johnson's impactful contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community and advocacy movements. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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