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Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

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informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

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emotional informative fast-paced

4.0

I can see why this is controversial, honestly. There's a certain raw emotion, especially as related to female anatomy, which I think is really relevant even to those whose gender is female instead of nonbinary or agender. I like Kobabe's unfiltered thoughts, as impactful as they are. It's a very useful perspective for those questioning their gender or who need help sorting through gender-related questions.
As an aside, I don't think think the criticisms of this book should by any means prevent anyone from reading it. It's a worthwhile read to understand a perspective that isn't your own too, for those who aren't gender queer.

A quote:
"Some people are born in the mountains, while others are born by the sea. Some people are happy living in the place they were born, while others must make a journey to reach the climate in which they can flourish and grow. Between the ocean and the mountains is a wild forest. That is where I want to make my home."