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thesebookdelights's review against another edition
5.0
As someone with a transgender sibling and many transgender friends, reading this was definitely a must. The book is an easy read so that younger readers (maybe around 12 or 13) can still understand it as well as people who may have difficulty in reading. There was a little bit of satire in the books and some jokes that older readers may understand. It may have been just me being over-perceptive and over-analytical but there were a few digs towards people in the media and their stance on the LGBTQIA+ community, in particular those that identify as transgender and non-binary.
This book helped me understand how I can better support my sibling and friends. This is a must have for those who are confused, who want to be an ally or people who want to learn more.
This book helped me understand how I can better support my sibling and friends. This is a must have for those who are confused, who want to be an ally or people who want to learn more.
haileyannereads's review against another edition
5.0
I really, really loved this book. It breaks down trans and non-binary identities and issues in a way that is very easy to read and understand. It's geared towards youth, but doesn't seem like it's talking down to the readers. I would recommend it to adults as well.
I appreciated the inserts from various trans and non-binary individuals throughout, which shows a wide variety of perspectives. I also loved the chapter with guidance for parents/caregivers.
On a personal note, as someone who has been questioning their gender in the past year or so, I found this book very comforting. I've been hesitant to really speak about it too much because I didn't feel like I was "non-binary enough" or something. But this book emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to be trans/non-binary/queer/whatever and even though I already knew that, reading this just made me feel better.
I appreciated the inserts from various trans and non-binary individuals throughout, which shows a wide variety of perspectives. I also loved the chapter with guidance for parents/caregivers.
On a personal note, as someone who has been questioning their gender in the past year or so, I found this book very comforting. I've been hesitant to really speak about it too much because I didn't feel like I was "non-binary enough" or something. But this book emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to be trans/non-binary/queer/whatever and even though I already knew that, reading this just made me feel better.
frogggirl2's review against another edition
funny
informative
fast-paced
5.0
"Every day, people identify as all sorts of things that have no relation to their biology: Christians, Jews, Muslims, addicts, Godparents, husbands, wives, socialists, gays, lesbians, conservatives, pacifists, vegans... the list goes on and on. There is nothing more important than being free to identify however one feels. It is the very basis of human rights" (p. 31).
Juno Dawson is generous with both the LGBTQIA+ community and the reader, yet she is uncompromising on equality and respect. This book is intended to be informative for a teenager, but I found that it could be useful to adults as well. The only chapter I would skip for adult is chapter eleven which reviews the very basics of intercourse. A funny, informative, useful and approachable book.
Juno Dawson is generous with both the LGBTQIA+ community and the reader, yet she is uncompromising on equality and respect. This book is intended to be informative for a teenager, but I found that it could be useful to adults as well. The only chapter I would skip for adult is chapter eleven which reviews the very basics of intercourse. A funny, informative, useful and approachable book.
mxbluet18's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
What's the T is a nonfiction book by a trans author. Personally, I found it very informative, though not all of the information was pertinent to me, either because of other aspects of my identity, or because I've already gone through those stages myself therefore not needing that information.
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Overall, I think the book did a good job of being factual, and having up to date information (or at least, up to date as of the publication of the book), while also sharing the stories of other transgender people.
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I can't speak on the accuracy of the information relevant to the United States, or Canada for example as I don't live there and am unaware of the laws and rights relating to transgender citizens there. However, again, as of publication, I believe the information regarding the laws and rights of transgender people in the United Kingdom was correct, though it is now outdated, which is expected as it is 2 years old.
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Overall, I enjoyed my experience of reading this book, and found it to be very accessible and easy to navigate my way through.
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Overall, I think the book did a good job of being factual, and having up to date information (or at least, up to date as of the publication of the book), while also sharing the stories of other transgender people.
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I can't speak on the accuracy of the information relevant to the United States, or Canada for example as I don't live there and am unaware of the laws and rights relating to transgender citizens there. However, again, as of publication, I believe the information regarding the laws and rights of transgender people in the United Kingdom was correct, though it is now outdated, which is expected as it is 2 years old.
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Overall, I enjoyed my experience of reading this book, and found it to be very accessible and easy to navigate my way through.
kdomps's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Everyone should read this book. Everyone!
caleb_makes's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.75
It was hard to tell who the intended audience of this book was supposed to be. It was very surface level and felt pretty cringe at a lot of times. Not written particularly well imho, relied on slang which again made me question the audience. My favorite part was the excerpts from other trans people. If this was any longer I probably wouldn’t have finished it, especially since I knew most of the info in there. Some bits were reassuring but not enough of it to warrant it being worthwhile for that alone; again, who was the intense audience?
lesscreative's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
It was definitely an interesting read, I can‘t say how universal all the info was given I‘m probably not trans but it was nice to learn some new things! I especially liked the sections in between chapters about some iconic and talented trans people.
One part that bothered me was the inaccurate definition of aromantic and asexual. A bit frustrating to see that in a book intended to educate about lgbt identities. But since this book was mainly focused on trans identities the mistake fortunately wasn’t in the main focus.
One part that bothered me was the inaccurate definition of aromantic and asexual. A bit frustrating to see that in a book intended to educate about lgbt identities. But since this book was mainly focused on trans identities the mistake fortunately wasn’t in the main focus.