How did the gay movement, which began as a sedate group of intellectuals, become what is arguably the most dynamic civil rights crusade in America? How did a deviant and marginalized fraction of society evolve into powerful, effective, and respected leaders? The short answer: Morris Kight. A self-aggrandizing, egotistical among powerful egos, Kight’s style of organizing and activism showed the power of the gay community and gay dollars.

“Morris Kight: Humanist, Liberationist, Fantabulist – A Story of Gay Rights and Gay Wrongs is to L.A. what Randy Shilts’s The Mayor of Castro Street was to San Francisco.”

_{Jesse Monteagudo, Gay Today, July 8, 2020}

“…Cherry paints a fascinating picture of Morris’ efforts to put his sex-positive, leftist principles into action… She also doesn’t flinch from looking into the darker, sadder corners of Kight’s life.”

_{Ashley Naftule, Echo Magazine May, 22, 2020}

“Just in time for LGBTQ Pride Month, check out Mary Ann Cherry’s bio of gay-rights trailblazer Morris Kight, whose work led to the American Psychiatric Association removing homsexuality [sic] as a disease, anti-violence progress for LGBTQ people and other advances.”

_{Boy Culture, June 11, 2020}

“There is so much information here which is beautifully written, that the book is a pleasure as well as an important addition to the LGBTQ canon. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

_{Reviews by Amos Lassen, August 3, 2020}

“Morris deserves this book and the LGBTQ community owes Mary Ann a debt of gratitude for adding such an important, serious contribution to LGBTQ history.”

_{Karen Ocamb, The Blade, August 20, 2020}

“… when more books are written, Cherry’s will certainly remain an invaluable resource. It’s a must-read.”

_{Jason Serinus, Bay Area Reporter, August 18, 2020}