- Eric Marcus
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birthdate = November 12, 1958
birthplace = New York, NY
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occupation = non-fiction writer
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website = http://www.ericmarcus.comEric Marcus is an American
non-fiction writer . His works are primarily ofLGBT interest, including "Breaking the Surface", the autobiography of gay Olympic diving championGreg Louganis , which became a #1New York Times Bestseller and "Making History: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights, 1945-1990", which won theStonewall Book Award . Other topics he's addressed in his writing includesuicide and pessimism. Eric Marcus received his A.B. fromVassar College in 1980 where he majored in Urban Studies. He earned his Masters degree fromColumbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1984.Works
"What If Someone I Know Is Gay? Answers to Questions about What It Means to be Gay and Lesbian (Simon Pulse, September 2007)"
"Pessimisms: Famous (and not so famous) Observations, Quotations, Thoughts, and Ruminations on What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Worst (CDS Books, 2003)"
"Making Gay History: The Half-Century Fight for Lesbian & Gay Equal Rights (HarperCollins, 2002)"
"Together Forever: Gay & Lesbian Couples Share Their Secrets for Lasting Happiness (Anchor, 1998, 1999)"
"Icebreaker: The Autobiography of U.S. Figure Skating Champion Rudy Galindo (Pocket Books, 1997)"
"Why Suicide? Answers to 200 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide (HarperSanFrancisco, 1996)"
"Breaking the Surface (Random House, 1995; Plume, 1996)"
"Is It A Choice? Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Gay & Lesbian People (HarperSF, 1993,1999, 2005)"
"Expect the Worst (You Won't Be Disappointed) (HarperSF, 1992)"
"Making History: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights, 1945 to 1990 (HarperCollins, 1992)"
"The Male Couple's Guide: Finding a Man, Making a Home, Building a Life (HarperCollins, 1988, 1992, 1999)"External links
* [http://www.ericmarcus.com Eric Marcus official site]
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