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4.59 AVERAGE
4.59 AVERAGE
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A book I've been wanting to read for a while, but because I saw it everywhere I didn't pick it up - a mistake! This book made me want to keep reading due to how engrossing it was, but at the same time I felt the need to keep putting it down and digesting what I'd read. This book gave me an insight into how difficult being trans is in a system that constantly fights against anyone - or anything - outside of the norm, and the constant courage trans people need to be part of this wide-reaching discourse each and every day. An eye opening read I'm annoyed I didn't read much sooner.
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This book is absolutely incredible. There is not much that I can say in a review here that will genuinely do this justice. I think it is all incredibly well researched and written, and is genuinely one of the best nonfiction books I have ever read.
One thing that stopped me from giving it 5 stars, was how jam-packed it is with information. At the same time, this is also what I like about it. Let me explain. I tried to read the print copy of this in 2022 but it reads almost like a text book (please don't let this put you off though its amazing!) I found it super heavy, but since I liked what I read, I decided to just give it a break and come back to it. Later down the line, I picked up the audiobook and consumed it within a matter of days. Shon Faye narrates the audio and makes it such a rich experience. However, there was so much information that I occasionally felt overwhelmed. Although, I completely didn't mind since it was genuinely just so good. I think I am going to attempt the print edition next time I read it, so that I can go over anything that I missed. There is no doubt that this book is heavy, so I recommend you take your time.
This book is essential. I recommend this to anyone and everyone. It is written convincingly and contains such a diversity of sources to enrich the content and reading experience. Please just read it and take your time to digest it.
One thing that stopped me from giving it 5 stars, was how jam-packed it is with information. At the same time, this is also what I like about it. Let me explain. I tried to read the print copy of this in 2022 but it reads almost like a text book (please don't let this put you off though its amazing!) I found it super heavy, but since I liked what I read, I decided to just give it a break and come back to it. Later down the line, I picked up the audiobook and consumed it within a matter of days. Shon Faye narrates the audio and makes it such a rich experience. However, there was so much information that I occasionally felt overwhelmed. Although, I completely didn't mind since it was genuinely just so good. I think I am going to attempt the print edition next time I read it, so that I can go over anything that I missed. There is no doubt that this book is heavy, so I recommend you take your time.
This book is essential. I recommend this to anyone and everyone. It is written convincingly and contains such a diversity of sources to enrich the content and reading experience. Please just read it and take your time to digest it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Outing
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A masterpiece
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"That is why some people hate us: they are frightened by the gleaming opulence of our freedom. Our existence enriches this world."
The Transgender Issue is an eye-opening book about the reality of being trans in the UK and the challenges and discrimination so many of them face. This was a hard read because of how honest it was. Faye does not pull her punches and sugarcoat the truth of trans experiences for the reader. She demonstrates with facts and honesty the way that trans people are mistreated in some many aspects of life, from healthcare, employment to basic rights.
I would encourage so many people to take to time to read this to understand the realities facing trans people. I appreciated the wide scope of topics covered and intend to read more on this subject in the future.
The Transgender Issue is an eye-opening book about the reality of being trans in the UK and the challenges and discrimination so many of them face. This was a hard read because of how honest it was. Faye does not pull her punches and sugarcoat the truth of trans experiences for the reader. She demonstrates with facts and honesty the way that trans people are mistreated in some many aspects of life, from healthcare, employment to basic rights.
I would encourage so many people to take to time to read this to understand the realities facing trans people. I appreciated the wide scope of topics covered and intend to read more on this subject in the future.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced