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แด่การผลัดทิ้งซึ่งหญิงชาย แด่ความลื่นไหลที่ผลิบาน by Alok Vaid-Menon

4 reviews

leweylibrary's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative fast-paced

5.0

The 5 star is because I really can't fault it for what it is. Obviously it's tiny and I want now, but it's meant to be small and approachable, so I'm done with that. Knowing that, I think it was a good mix of some personal info and presenting what should be basic information in a digestible way. It didn't read like a reference book which is really what it is because Vaid-Menon has such a strong, beautiful voice. I also really appreciated the metaphors and other ways of explaining concepts that were fresh and clear while also not being offensive for people who would most need to read this book. Not that they will but hey some might!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Bullying

Moderate: Dysphoria, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide

khourianya's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Hate crime, Dysphoria, Colonisation, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Self harm, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Grief

sashafriese's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Body horror, Bullying, Colonisation, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Violence

kjofalltrades's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Alok's Beyond the Gender Binary is a wonderful, quick read about the meaning of being non-binary, transgender, and/or gender non-conforming, and the joys and hardships that come with being your authentic self. Throughout this book, Alok expertly addresses and corrects stereotypes placed on the trans community by cis-heteronormative people, with grace and kindness. They share their own experiences, taking us through their journey of coming home to their true identity. From beginning to end, Beyond the Gender Binary feels like a warm hug to the trans community, chock-full of relatable anecdotes and positive, validating affirmations. I highly recommend this book for those who are trans or gender non-conforming as a reminder that we not only exist, but we are valid(!), but especially to any cisgender, cisnormative person wanting to learn more about their trans, non-binary, and GNC siblings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Hate crime, Transphobia, Homophobia, Violence, Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Transphobia, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Self harm, Racism, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny