Lillian Faderman is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Surpassing the Love of Men.
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Best Known For:The book Surpassing the Love of Men
Breakthrough:Publication of Surpassing the Love of Men in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Lillian Faderman
- Full Name: Lillian Faderman
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Surpassing the Love of Men
- Current Role: Professor emerita
- Current Employer: California State University Fresno
- Date of Birth: December 15, 1940
- Age: 85 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Phyllis Irwin
Lillian Faderman Age
Lillian Faderman is about 86 years old as of 2026. Lillian Faderman was born in 1940.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, Berkeley.
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: English
- University of California, Berkeley
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
Career & Work
Lillian Faderman's career includes professional roles with California State University, Fresno.
Organization: California State University, Fresno
Role: Professor
Period: 1967–2007
Details: Fresno, California
Rise to Fame
Lillian Faderman rose to prominence for her role for the book Surpassing the Love of Men.
Notable Works
Notable works include Surpassing the Love of Men, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, and The Gay Revolution.
- Book: Surpassing the Love of Men (Author, 1981)
- Book: Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers (Author, 1991)
- Book: The Gay Revolution (Author, 2015)
Awards & Achievements
- Lambda Literary Award — Lambda Literary Foundation — Multiple Works
- Yale University James Brudner Award — Yale University — LGBT Research
Lillian Faderman Family & Relationships
Lillian Faderman is married to Phyllis Irwin. She has 1 child, Avrom Irwin Faderman.
- Mother: Mary Faderman
- Children:
- Avrom Irwin Faderman (1975)
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked as a nude model in the 1950s to pay for her education at UC Berkeley.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lillian Faderman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 15, 1940
- Age: 85
- Birthday: December 15
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Mother: Mary Faderman
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Phyllis Irwin
- Children: Avrom Irwin Faderman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$385,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Phyllis Irwin (Spouse • Partner since 1972)
Online Presence
- Website:https://lillianfaderman.net
