erinpoole28's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A great memoir from a very respectable author. I loved seeing the pieces of west Philly filter through. A thought provoking and lovely piece.
gwensadventure's review against another edition
4.0
I really was drawn in an held by this story. Krys Malcolm Belc takes his story and tells it in a way different than every memoir type book I've read. The way that he uses different documents, quotes and facts as a jumping off point for the narrative of his life is unique and cool and engaging! The variety of topics in this collection of essays is broad from and circles around non-binary and trans parenthood In a fresh new way. I really applaud his vulnerability telling the story of his family.
As a Michiganders, I was particularly interested in his experience in different cities, particularly Marquette. While the story of his family is beautiful and wonderful, their time in Michigan clearly shows some of the hatred that still exists.
I recommend the audiobook--like most memoirs, I found this one felt super meaningful as told by the narrator.
As a Michiganders, I was particularly interested in his experience in different cities, particularly Marquette. While the story of his family is beautiful and wonderful, their time in Michigan clearly shows some of the hatred that still exists.
I recommend the audiobook--like most memoirs, I found this one felt super meaningful as told by the narrator.
jamiee_f's review against another edition
4.0
Through this memoir, Krys Malcolm Belc tells the story of his parallel journeys through gender and parenthood. A combination of essays and documents, this collection captures what it's like to be pregnant as a trans masculine person. Belc struggled to piece together this own gender identity through high school and college, and giving birth to his son helped clarify his understanding of his own gender. This memoir is an exploration of how becoming a parent can impact your relationships, shift your sense of self, and help you become who you really are.
4/5 stars. I enjoy books about motherhood and parenthood, so this was an interesting read. I thought the structure and integration of documents was thoughtful and well done. Would recommend for people looking to learn more about navigating parenthood outside the gender binary.
4/5 stars. I enjoy books about motherhood and parenthood, so this was an interesting read. I thought the structure and integration of documents was thoughtful and well done. Would recommend for people looking to learn more about navigating parenthood outside the gender binary.
lelis's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
Feels bad to have criticism of something so truly personal and engaging. I really do believe that this narrative has a lot of value to readers. But as other reviewers have said, the writing felt disorganized, potentially even unedited as an entire manuscript. I appreciated the honesty, and some of the poignancy with which Belc handled some sections, but the scattered content and disconnect throughout was difficult to place. I wasn't sure that the audience was clearly defined or that the general experience of the writing itself was defined at all. I don't believe that LGBTQA+ folks should at all tailor their experiences, and I am more likely to enjoy something real and honest in nonfiction writing. My issues with the book are more with how it all came together, rather than the actual content. It felt like it could have been longer, more clearly defined.