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alicia_ann_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This should be a mandatory read for everyone. It was such a good reminder on what can constitute a micro aggression, and just does such an excellent job breaking down all of the terminology surrouning transgender individuals and meets head on all the difficult questions and assumptions and anti trans rhetoric/myths.
katiemetzroth's review
5.0
A consumable blend of stories and nonfiction information. Really informative and helpful. Highly recommend!
mesy_mark's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
This is a book mainly for the allies or would-be allies of the trans community. As a trans person reading this book, I see where this would be a good resource for a cis person to read. Covering from the basics of trans 101 to intersecting identities and how that adds layers to the human(s) this book is the book I'd like to give curious cis folk when wanting to know what is in my pants. Even though I have stated that the reader target group seems to be the cis population, I also see where trans folk can learn to stand more ground in the constant rude and inappropriate questions and how to guide the conversation to be more productive when dealing with minority groups. Overall well done as a 101 guide for cis community understanding the trans community.
graceful_la's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
fictionlostandfound's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
This was such an intensely eye-opening book. I feel like I am very open-minded and try to treat people properly, but this book made me realize I was missing the mark at times. So much valuable information to absorb so we can make everyone around us feel welcome and loved in their own skin.
mitzee's review against another edition
emotional
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inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A great starting point for cis folks to educate themselves. Bailar goes over basic concepts about being gender identity, sexual identity, facts about gender identity in childhood and development (using stats and research conducted by medical professionals-not himself). Also covers baseline etiquette that cis people may not think about when trying to talk to trans people about their gender identity or transness.
Also touches a bit on intersectionality since Bailar is also Korean American.
Also touches a bit on intersectionality since Bailar is also Korean American.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
emjay24's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I thought this was going to be a memoir but it’s more an informative book, mostly for allies and family members. It starts out more basic but becomes more involved as it goes on. It’s something I would suggest to others and maybe will send to my family.