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4.63 AVERAGE
4.63 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
slow-paced
He/She/They is an accessible and well-intentioned exploration of gender, identity, and inclusivity. Bailar does an excellent job breaking down complex topics in a way that's easy to understand, making this an outstanding resource for those new to conversations about gender or working with those new to conversations about gender. His personal experiences add depth and authenticity to the discussion, making the book feel informative and heartfelt.
That said, while the book is a solid introduction to the topic, it doesn't always offer much new insight for readers familiar with gender discourse. It sometimes felt repetitive or overly simplified, and I wished for a more nuanced discussion. Additionally, the writing style, while conversational, occasionally feels more like a lecture than an engaging dialogue.
Overall, this is a good starting point for those wanting to learn more about gender identity and inclusive language, but it may not be as impactful for readers who have already done the foundational work.
That said, while the book is a solid introduction to the topic, it doesn't always offer much new insight for readers familiar with gender discourse. It sometimes felt repetitive or overly simplified, and I wished for a more nuanced discussion. Additionally, the writing style, while conversational, occasionally feels more like a lecture than an engaging dialogue.
Overall, this is a good starting point for those wanting to learn more about gender identity and inclusive language, but it may not be as impactful for readers who have already done the foundational work.
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Very informative and helpful—both for trans people and for allies.
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This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve or learn or reflect on their understanding of/allyship to the trans community.
I will say it is a slower dense compendium and often feels written to a non queer audience or cis people newer in their learning journey.
I will say it is a slower dense compendium and often feels written to a non queer audience or cis people newer in their learning journey.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. Schuyler did a really good job using both his personal story and additional facts about being trans to provide a lot of information. There was as lot of good information about what being Trans means and how gender is never as simple as male or female. He also had a lot of discussion about the discrimination Trans individuals face and how the sports and bathroom bans are a lot of manufactured outrage. He tells his own story about being a swimmer along with another trans athlete and how all the outrage is ridicule in the face of actual facts about their stats and the stats of other athletes in competition. I also like how Schuyler outlines various ways to handle working with other people to help them understand and how to respond to transphobic comments. The stories that Schuyler told about his own history were great too and I really enjoyed hearing about how his Korean family members responded to his transition. There are a lot of important things about this book and I think everyone should read it.
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emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Holy crap this is excellent. I've followed Schuyler for a while now and immediately pre-ordered a signed copy of his book when it was announced. I finally read it and loved it. I tabbed so many quotes. Because I've taken his workshops before, I knew a good amount of information in the book, but it never hurts to read it again. Everyone should read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Dysphoria
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Outing, Toxic friendship
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced