Gershick interviews older lesbians from across the United States, who share their lives and experiences in such diverse places and periods as Alabama in the 20s, Chicago in the 30s, New York in the 40s, Texas in the 50s, and San Francisco in the `60s. Black and white portraits and captivating archival photographs accompany many of the entries and illuminate these historically significant yet entertaining memoirs. Ranging in age from 60 to 85, the thirteen women featured in this book are pioneers.