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richy_qu33r_readzz's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
A great overview of the gender non-conforming experience. A helpful breakdown and deconstruction of the arguments people use to try to keep gender binary in society and the counter-arguments of how this rhetoric is used against queer folks.
“We want a world where boys can feel, girls can lead, the rest of us can not only exist but thrive. This is not about erasing men and women but rather acknowledging that man and woman are two of many- stars in a constellation that do not compete but amplify one another’s shine.” P.60
“What part of yourself did you have to destroy in order to survive in this world?” P.62
“We want a world where boys can feel, girls can lead, the rest of us can not only exist but thrive. This is not about erasing men and women but rather acknowledging that man and woman are two of many- stars in a constellation that do not compete but amplify one another’s shine.” P.60
“What part of yourself did you have to destroy in order to survive in this world?” P.62
readsforlove's review against another edition
5.0
So short and so staggeringly heartfelt, profound, and necessary. Everyone should take the hour or so to listen or read this little book.
t_higgsreviews's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
5 Stars
CAWPILE = 9.00
CAWPILE = 9.00
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Dysphoria, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Transphobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Racism, Grief, Hate crime, and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit
woolfy_vita's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
yellowswagger's review against another edition
5.0
I feel seen. A quick read like this makes it easy to glimpse into the lived experiences of people who are gender nonconforming and can help lubricate the mind into a thought process beyond the binary.
amkleintje's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great read for all genders. Concise, powerful and important. If you are unfamiliar with genders other than man and woman and want to learn, this is a great place to start. Alok discusses the gender binary and the narrative around nonbinary and gender nonconforming people, very eye-opening. Thank you Alok for telling us about your experience, your journey and helping people start a conversation they might not have thought to have.
"At a fundamental level, we are still having to argue for the very ability to exist."
"I felt like I had to choose between the impossible options of self-hatred and harassment."
"Becoming ourselves is a collective journey."
"At a fundamental level, we are still having to argue for the very ability to exist."
"I felt like I had to choose between the impossible options of self-hatred and harassment."
"Becoming ourselves is a collective journey."
madscientistcat's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia and Bullying