The book soon became a LGBT classic after its publication in by McGraw-Hill in 1971 as Patience and Sarah. Initially, Miller sold the work independently at meetings of the New York chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis. Isabel Miller (pseudonym of Alma Routsong, who chose it because it was an acronym for 'lesbia' combined with her mother's maiden name) self-published this work in an edition of 1000 copies. $2400.įirst edition of this award-winning work about a lesbian painter and her companion, later published as Patience and Sarah, inscribed across the title page: 'To Rosemary.

Octavo, original pictorial yellow paper wrappers. MILLER, Isabel, pseudonym of ROUTSONG, Alma. 'Library Journal'' Author : Isabel Miller Language : English Grade Level : 1-3 Product Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches Shipping Weight : 18.FIRST EDITION OF ISABEL MILLER'S A PLACE FOR US, 1969, LATER PUBLISHED AS PATIENCE AND SARAH, INSCRIBED BY MILLER One of the first lesbian novels with a happy ending and, in 1971, the first recipient of ALA s Stonewall Book Award. 'The Village Voice' The story of a painter and a farmer in 19th-century New England. And the tale evokes many kinds of frontier at once. Reviews: The writing has the directness and whimsicality of primitive paintings it is like spiked gingerbread or surprising samplers. It is a story that shows how irrelevant race, religion, and gender are to love, and that loving, and being loved, are what keep us human and sane. In addition to being an inspiring love story, the audiobook for 'Patience and Sarah' is an ideal listen for young adult audiences. Their narration marks the first time that this beautiful work is available in audio, and brings new life into this inspiring novel that is just as relevant today as it was decades ago.

Grammy Award-winning narrator Janis Ian and Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Jean Smart each perform as one of the characters in this dual point-of-view love story. This classic of GLBT literature garnered so much attention that the American Library Association created its first Stonewall Award specifically for it in 1971. 'Patience and Sarah' is a meticulously researched historical novel, originally self-published by the author in 1969. They choose to live together and love each other freely, even though they know of no precedents for their relationship they must trust their own instincts and see beyond the disdain of their neighbors. Set in the 19th century, Isabel Miller s classic lesbian novel traces the relationship between Patience White, an educated painter, and Sarah Dowling, a farmer s daughter, whose romantic bond does not sit well with the puritanical New England community in which they live.

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