A review by keberwick
Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy Seal's Journey to Coming Out Transgender by Kristin Beck, Anne Speckhard

3.0

I wish I could give this book 5 stars because Kristin Beck deserves it. She is such an inspiration and an amazing human being for making her story public. I can't even put into words how much it amazes me that she had the bravery to expose herself and her story to the public in such a way.

However, I have to give this book 3 stars because the writing was so unimpressive. And that seriously kills me. This should have been one of the most powerful books that I have ever read, but because of the way the writing conveys Ms. Beck's story, it didn't hit home the way it should have. Her story is one of the most powerful I've heard, but as far as reading the book, it was very disappointing.

All that bitching aside, this is a book that I believe should be required for basically every human, ever. It shows the struggle of coming to terms with your sexuality and the struggle of accepting your sexuality. Honestly, as a cis-straight-female, I can't ever know how difficult it must be, but I do know that it isn't a choice, and Ms. Beck's story shows exactly why it can't be a choice.

Ms. Beck, you get a big Hooyah from me. Thank you for your service, in and out of the SEALS.