Meet the LGBTQ+ dealmakers, trailblazers, and glass-ceiling breakers in business, politics, and beyond.
The people who are creating national public policy, running
billion-dollar tech enterprises, and winning Olympic medals.
Andrew Gelwicks interviews the leaders who have forged their
own paths and changed the world.
From Troye Sivan to Margaret Cho, George Takei to Billie Jean King, Shangela to Adam Rippon, each person credits their queer identity with giving them an edge in their paths to success. Their stories brim with the hard-won lessons gained over their careers.
Collecting incisive, deeply personal conversations with LGBTQ+ trailblazers about how they leveraged the challenges and insights they had as relative outsiders to succeed in the worlds of business, tech, politics, Hollywood, sports and beyond, The Queer Advantage celebrates the unique, supercharged power of queerness.
“This is a book for anyone and everyone, bursting with dynamic conversations and revelations, and challenging all of us to own who we are, love those we love, and expect the best and most out of ourselves, our families, our friends and our society… Prepare for laughter, tears, reflection and hope.” — Chelsea Clinton
"The search for love, purpose, and identity, is one that we all face and The Queer Advantage is an empowering tool in helping us to find those answers within ourselves." — Bobby Berk, Lifestyle & Design Expert, Host of Netflix's Queer Eye
"Bold and powerful." ―Martina Navratilova
"An inspirational book of positive queer histories and quotes. Loved it, and it’s true there is definitely an advantage." — Gus Van Sant, award-winning filmmaker of Milk and Good Will Hunting
“From one once-confused Midwestern Jewish kid to another, Andrew Gelwicks has collected powerful personal stories and created an insightful guide for breaking free of confusion and frustration to be our best selves. This book is one that I’ll keep coming back to.” — Nate Berkus, Interior Designer + Author of The Things That Matter
"This book is for the birds—and I mean it in the nicest way. Just like the nightingale bird, the more people that tried to drown out their voices, the louder they sang. And now, they sing the most beautiful songs of all. Read this book! Hear the nightingales." — Leslie Jordan, Actor
"The voices in The Queer Advantage will help us navigate toward the queer future that we urgently need. This important book arrives at the perfect time.” — Casey Gerald, author of There Will Be No Miracles Here