A Part of the Heart Can't Be Eaten

In A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten, award-winning author Tristan Taormino shares her compelling coming-of-age narrative shaped by her unique relationship with her queer father, Bill. Growing up in a single-parent household on Long Island, she navigates her sexual identity through the vibrant lens of 1980s pop culture and experiences at drag shows. Following her father’s AIDS diagnosis, Tristan moves to 1990s New York City, where she contributes to queer culture through various influential platforms. This emotionally resonant memoir intertwines their stories, showcasing the impact of love, loss, and resilience on her journey as a feminist pornographer and sex educator.