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vmjanek's review
4.75
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
ezwolf's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Dysphoria, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, and Eating disorder
clemrain's review
3.0
The vulnerability of this is astounding. There’s a balance of what should be shameful and the presentation of its regularity. Being open about the shaping of sexuality is difficult to read and I’m sure harder to write. There was no asking for pity or empathy. Just a presentation of thoughts, actions and a question of origin. These qualities make the memoir easy to read and only helps what is being said. This is normal, and it’s born from so much more than just us.
For those that are new to understanding this book’s message and have the patience for it—this is a good start.
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, Transphobia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
mattiedancer's review against another edition
5.0
- Those looking for a memoir about transitioning and accepting one’s sexual identity
- Readers wanting to learn more about Shraya
- Readers who want to challenge and grow in their feminism and LGBTQ+ understanding and alliance
- Misogyny, sexism, racism, transphobia, biphobia, homophobia, bullying
Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Racism, Misogyny, Body shaming, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Transphobia
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
blackcatkai's review against another edition
5.0
a short memoir from Vivek Shraya about her growing up & into herself as a queer transwoman and all the internalized/societal issues shes faced involving men as well as women. she touches on tough topics but there's good things here, too. I love her writing and insights about gender itself as well as gender expression. I would definitely recommend this and will be reading more of her work in the future.
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Ableism, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
souplover2001's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny and Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
krystalframe's review
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
bi_n_large's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism, Infidelity, Bullying, Hate crime, and Body shaming
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Violence
thewordsdevourer's review
4.0
the stacked reasons for the title, peppered throughout but esp in the opening pgs, are a reality slap and a harsh reminder; compounded by intersectional identities, the outlook seems ever bleak. i also very much relate to the author's view on love, self-love, and the body. im particularly impressed by her self-awareness on her own complicity thru both past and present actions as well, as it encourages us all to look back w/in ourselves and reflect on our own role, meaning there's at least a way forward.
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Infidelity