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bethanygalle's review
4.0
This book contains edited versions of talks done in the early 90s. It also contains pretty heavy talk about hospitals that is really shattering. It’s truly heavy content but very necessary to learn history of our lbgtqa+ siblings. I love Leslie and you should too!
norrell's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
pastelkerstin's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Dated in some ways (terminology, most obliviously) but still very relevant today. The calls for intersectionality and passages of how class struggle is linked to other forms of oppression, including transphobia, are very powerful. I might read more of Feinberg's work. Ze has a way of making me think that a better world is possible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Transphobia, Racism, Colonisation, Police brutality, Xenophobia, Classism, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Biphobia, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Antisemitism, War, Slavery, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Death, Confinement, Murder, Violence, Bullying, and Dysphoria
Minor: Ableism and Alcohol
softgalaxy's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is a new favourite book of mine. Feinberg’s a poet and captures exactly what is needed in society in terms of trans liberation. Ze is an incredible writer who goes beyond the white understanding of the trans identity, ze tackles what true liberation is - the liberation of all peoples.
On trans liberation, though, ze is so much clearer than the likes of Butler for me. An absolute must-read.
On trans liberation, though, ze is so much clearer than the likes of Butler for me. An absolute must-read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Violence, Sexism, Police brutality, Outing, War, Ableism, Misogyny, Murder, Medical content, and Hate crime
Minor: Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Colonisation
acornish's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Almost 25 years later, Feinburg's clear cut words on inclusiveness, solidarity, and gender remain true and worthy of exploring. A very quick read I'd recommend to anyone.