Marsha - The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson

The first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson-an iconic and trailblazing figure in LGBTQIA+ history-unveiling her life, profound impact, and enduring legacy.-Thank God the revolution has begun, honey.-Legend 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. This fearless moment embodies both the beauty and violence of the early LGBTQ+ rights movement-and the fabulous, tenacious charisma of Marsha herself.Yet despite the fact that Marsha-s work as a gay liberation activist and drag queen helped spark the progress and continued protest we see today, there has been no definitive record of her life, loves, and lessons. Until now.Written with verve and sparkling prose, Black trans leader Tourmaline brings this iconic, scandalous, vital justice warrior to life in full colour for the first time. Through nearly two decades of research and unprecedented access, Tourmali