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Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality
Joe Biden, Sarah McBride
4.45 AVERAGE
669 reviews for:
Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality
Joe Biden, Sarah McBride
4.45 AVERAGE
I’m very happy I read this book and loved getting to know Sarah and her story.
My only complaint about this book is that it was boring. I come from a political family and have always been interested in history and government, so it felt rudimentary to hear her discuss the process of getting bills passed multiple times. I could see why it would be helpful for a lot of readers, but I’d expect that most people reading her autobiography have knowledge of the political sphere and that’s why they’re aware of Sarah.
Overall, a worthwhile read and one I would recommend, just with a disclaimer that it reads like HS government glass.
My only complaint about this book is that it was boring. I come from a political family and have always been interested in history and government, so it felt rudimentary to hear her discuss the process of getting bills passed multiple times. I could see why it would be helpful for a lot of readers, but I’d expect that most people reading her autobiography have knowledge of the political sphere and that’s why they’re aware of Sarah.
Overall, a worthwhile read and one I would recommend, just with a disclaimer that it reads like HS government glass.
Sarah McBride is the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, she has been the first (open) trans woman to intern at White House and the first (open) trans person to speak before a major party national convention in the USA. Now at just 27, she has published her memoir, writing about her life as a young trans woman, political battles and the loss of her partner.
Going into the book one should note that McBride is a staunch believer in the Democratic Party - and has been since her childhood. This book is not a critical view on Democratic politics/ policies, she is often very complimenting, which can be at times frustrating. That being said there is a lot in this book: McBride writes in detail about advocating for policy changes, the different steps, the ways you need to secure supporters, but also how different policies are pitted against each other ("We already gave you Equal Marriage this year, now you really need to wait before we can look into trans-inclusive policies..."). She reflects on her position as a white, educated, pretty (in a normative sense) trans woman with a supportive family and always tries to contextualize her experiences.
The book can also be read as a love letter to her late husband, Andrew Cray, a trans health advocate. She writes about their supportive relationship, his work on health politics, and his lasting effect. She also chronicles his illness and subsequent death four days after their wedding, combining their personal stories with thoughts on the specific challenges trans people might face with healthcare providers and even in death.
Going into the book one should note that McBride is a staunch believer in the Democratic Party - and has been since her childhood. This book is not a critical view on Democratic politics/ policies, she is often very complimenting, which can be at times frustrating. That being said there is a lot in this book: McBride writes in detail about advocating for policy changes, the different steps, the ways you need to secure supporters, but also how different policies are pitted against each other ("We already gave you Equal Marriage this year, now you really need to wait before we can look into trans-inclusive policies..."). She reflects on her position as a white, educated, pretty (in a normative sense) trans woman with a supportive family and always tries to contextualize her experiences.
The book can also be read as a love letter to her late husband, Andrew Cray, a trans health advocate. She writes about their supportive relationship, his work on health politics, and his lasting effect. She also chronicles his illness and subsequent death four days after their wedding, combining their personal stories with thoughts on the specific challenges trans people might face with healthcare providers and even in death.
During a particularly dark week, this book was a beacon. As we move forward in these dark times, I hope it can be a beacon for many more.
Touching and inspiring memoir, I'm really not interested in politics talk so some of the beginning parts were slow but it was cool to see how much work Sarah has done for trans rights in politics!
McBride on Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential loss:
"We reward candidates, particularly for the presidency, who seem almost apathetic to the possibility of being elected. We love the idea of a candidate who seems to stumble their way into the Oval Office. We put effortlessness on a pedestal, which in turn punishes the marginalized for working twice as hard to get half as far. The very perseverance and determination that we require to succeed is then held against the marginalized, particularly women, as self-interested ambition."
"We reward candidates, particularly for the presidency, who seem almost apathetic to the possibility of being elected. We love the idea of a candidate who seems to stumble their way into the Oval Office. We put effortlessness on a pedestal, which in turn punishes the marginalized for working twice as hard to get half as far. The very perseverance and determination that we require to succeed is then held against the marginalized, particularly women, as self-interested ambition."
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I was really moved by this book. Sarah has achieved a great balance of telling her personal story and the political context of the time/the political work she’s involved in.
I admire her vulnerability throughout this book, letting us into the very intimate and vulnerable moments of her relationship & marriage.
Sarah shows up to bring a whole lot of humanity and a tangible human being to the „trans debate“ and her positive outlook and motivation are inspiring.
Well done, Sarah!
I admire her vulnerability throughout this book, letting us into the very intimate and vulnerable moments of her relationship & marriage.
Sarah shows up to bring a whole lot of humanity and a tangible human being to the „trans debate“ and her positive outlook and motivation are inspiring.
Well done, Sarah!
Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss and the Fight for Trans Equality🍒🍒🍒🍒
By Sarah McBride
2018
Crown Archetype
A journey from self- loathing to self- acceptance to fear about being a trans, nothing stopped Sarah from her goal, becoming an intern in the white house.
Coming out as gay was difficult, but being surrounded with supportive and loving acceptance, not just tolerance made it a positive for everyone. He also has a brother who is gay. And another brother who is straight.
Coming out as a Trans, there was the same love and support from his family, but much of society and many co workers and friends would not accept it. She used this negative energy for positive means, working with and forming ENDA:Employment Nondiscrimination Act. One of many organizations she worked with to fight for acceptance, rights and homelessness.
Until the Clinton administration, LGBTQ people were routinely denied security clearance simply because of who they are. In 2012 Hillary Clinton adopted a new policy for changing gender markers on passports, which was endorsed by Obama. It made identify and proof of individuals identity much easier. As a Trans, even opening a bank account or cashing a check can become a problem. Many are no longer accepted in their families, 40% of all homeless youth are Trans.
Think about that. I did.
I really admire Sarah McBride. Her positive, unending belief in her own future and the future of all people living with societal bias, is uplifting. I have learned and re -thought many of the issues surrounding Trans after reading this book. I feel it is important to have positive, successful role models, who are inspiring, not just in their support to those like them, but to so many that never have any interaction with them, and are therefore quick to judge. Feeling comfortable with who you are opens your heart and spirit to accept those around you that are different than you, but it's not as easy it should be.
Amazing book. Everyone should read this.
Highly recommended
The forward by Joe Biden is absolutely wonderful, and on point.
By Sarah McBride
2018
Crown Archetype
A journey from self- loathing to self- acceptance to fear about being a trans, nothing stopped Sarah from her goal, becoming an intern in the white house.
Coming out as gay was difficult, but being surrounded with supportive and loving acceptance, not just tolerance made it a positive for everyone. He also has a brother who is gay. And another brother who is straight.
Coming out as a Trans, there was the same love and support from his family, but much of society and many co workers and friends would not accept it. She used this negative energy for positive means, working with and forming ENDA:Employment Nondiscrimination Act. One of many organizations she worked with to fight for acceptance, rights and homelessness.
Until the Clinton administration, LGBTQ people were routinely denied security clearance simply because of who they are. In 2012 Hillary Clinton adopted a new policy for changing gender markers on passports, which was endorsed by Obama. It made identify and proof of individuals identity much easier. As a Trans, even opening a bank account or cashing a check can become a problem. Many are no longer accepted in their families, 40% of all homeless youth are Trans.
Think about that. I did.
I really admire Sarah McBride. Her positive, unending belief in her own future and the future of all people living with societal bias, is uplifting. I have learned and re -thought many of the issues surrounding Trans after reading this book. I feel it is important to have positive, successful role models, who are inspiring, not just in their support to those like them, but to so many that never have any interaction with them, and are therefore quick to judge. Feeling comfortable with who you are opens your heart and spirit to accept those around you that are different than you, but it's not as easy it should be.
Amazing book. Everyone should read this.
Highly recommended
The forward by Joe Biden is absolutely wonderful, and on point.
Inspiring, compelling and powerful book. McBride is a fearless leader that is breaking barriers in the fight for equality. Mixing tragic heartache with unending hope. This book is released during a critical time for the LGBTQ community and the nation. I recommended the book if you want to learn about transgender people and how to stand up & speak up for the rights of all people.