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While the book is written from a trans woman's perspective, I think this book offers more than "just" the views of a trans person regarding gender. This book is for literally everyone, because everyone has grown up under gender expectations, stereotypes, roles etc. and it's these things that this book questions. No, it doesn't come at anything "girly" or "manly" with pitchforks, but simply questions the hatred that is born within some when one choses not to follow these every step of the way. If you're someone who has ever questioned why certain things in regard of gender is expected of you, or better yet, haven't questioned it, you should read it.

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4.0

A thought-provoking part memoir/part review of what it is to be a "woman" vs. what it is to be a "man" - with a strong, well-reasoned, argument that the whole concept of gender is essentially nonsense and sticking to rigid ideas about male and female gender doesn't benefit anyone (least of all those who don't feel they fit into any binary category).

I don't think this book is going to change any minds to be honest. If you think a man's a man and that's it, then you'll probably always think that (though you're highly unlikely to pick up this book in the first place). But if you want to understand more about why people transition (or question their gender), this provides an valuable insight.

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4.0

Dawson writes clearly and cleverly. More importantly, she’s from my generation and shares my cultural touchstones. She’s constantly referencing Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is definitely the way to my heart.

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5.0

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