In this powerful and moving memoir, Juliet Jacques chronicles her journey of transition from male to female. From her early struggles with gender dysphoria to her eventual acceptance and embrace of her true self, Jacques' story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
4.7 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 571 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| X-Ray | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 328 pages |
Jacques writes with honesty and candor about the challenges she faced growing up as a boy who didn't feel like one. She describes the pain and confusion of feeling trapped in the wrong body, and the years of therapy and self-discovery that led to her decision to transition.
Jacques' story is not just a personal narrative; it is also a meditation on the nature of gender and identity. She challenges traditional definitions of masculinity and femininity, and argues that gender is a fluid and subjective experience.
Trans is a groundbreaking and important memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their gender or struggled with their identity. It is a story of hope, courage, and the indomitable human spirit.
Praise for Trans
"A powerful and moving memoir that challenges traditional definitions of masculinity and femininity." - The Sunday Times
"A must-read for anyone who has ever questioned their gender or struggled with their identity." - The Guardian
"Jacques writes with honesty and candor about the challenges she faced growing up as a boy who didn't feel like one." - The New York Times
"A groundbreaking and important memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their gender or struggled with their identity." - Time Magazine
About the Author
Juliet Jacques is a British writer and journalist. She is the author of the memoir Trans, which was shortlisted for the 2016 Baillie Gifford Prize. Jacques is also a columnist for The Guardian and The Sunday Times.
