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racketkelly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
chainingbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Sexual content, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism
justinevandale's review
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This is the second book that I am reading for the TransRightsReadAThon. I thought this book had a beautiful cover before I even knew what it was about. And I had to know where a title like Horse Barbie came from.
This was an interesting read from German River about her life growing up never quite fitting in and then realizing she was trans and where that lead her. I was extra interesting in German because she’s from the Philippines and that’s where my girlfriend is from as well. I liked seeing Tagalog sprinkled in. Sometimes I do wish that we got more details on certain things but at the same time obviously Geena’s privacy about certain aspects of her life is more important than my curiosity. After I read the book o did some googling just so I could hear some of Geena’s speeches. She’s an absolute treasure and such a beautiful person.
I would recommend this book to everyone. It is eye opening about both growing up in different cultures as well as trying to find yourself in the process.
This was an interesting read from German River about her life growing up never quite fitting in and then realizing she was trans and where that lead her. I was extra interesting in German because she’s from the Philippines and that’s where my girlfriend is from as well. I liked seeing Tagalog sprinkled in. Sometimes I do wish that we got more details on certain things but at the same time obviously Geena’s privacy about certain aspects of her life is more important than my curiosity. After I read the book o did some googling just so I could hear some of Geena’s speeches. She’s an absolute treasure and such a beautiful person.
I would recommend this book to everyone. It is eye opening about both growing up in different cultures as well as trying to find yourself in the process.
emelynreads's review
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5.0
Beautiful story about a beautiful woman! Incredibly moving and inspiring. I love how this memoir explores identity in a multitude of ways. The story, the writing, the messages, it's all perfect.
girlbosslindsey's review against another edition
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4.0
Very good very interesting! I did not know anything about Filipina trans beauty pageant so that was interesting to learn about.
lsparrow's review
3.0
a memoir of following one's dreams and staying true to oneself. A philipina young trans beauty queens journey - modeling and then sharing her story with the world.
whatsamanthadoes's review against another edition
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3.5
I read this one for a local book challenge. It was very insightful hearing about Geena Rocero's life. It must have been hard to grow up forced to hide your true self. It felt like I was cheering her on each time she gained a step up in her career - all the way to her TED Talk!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing