Sailors and Sexual Identity:Crossing the Line Between 'Straight' and “Gay”

 

 

by Steven Zeeland

 

    Zeeland's book is an honest account of the sexual frustrations and sexual activities that have always been a part of shipboard life. Many men are attracted to the overt masculinity of life in uniform in a largely all-male environment. "Sailors" is a gut-level view of the men who proudly serve their country, but also have natural sexual needs that they must address. This is the most honest book on the subject to come out as yet. Zeeland is also a good writer, and he knows how to make his subject immediate and alive. I was impressed.