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djmcewen's review against another edition
1.0
Gives an account of a six year old engaging in oral sex and liking it. Six year old children do not come up with this stuff on their own. Can't think of a more clear promotion of pedophilia.
emfreih's review against another edition
5.0
As a person who has little experience with the transgender communities of LBGTQ+, Beyond Magenta by Susan Kuklin is beyond eye opening. It is a work of art and something all people, even those who are transgender, must read some day. Now, "non-fiction" is far from my preferred genre and yet Beyond Magenta feels more like home than any other book I've ever read. Being nearly 2/5 of the way done with it, I feel a connection to Jessy and the Christina and to who they were before and who they became. I feel empowered by their will to show the world that it's shittiness won't shoot them down. From stories of bullying to gender dysplasia to family's being far from accepting, Susan Kuklin does an amazing job organizing the recollections of the now transitioned men and women within the book. If you haven't already, take a look into this beauty that is Beyond Magenta and take the time to truly revel in its phenomenon
juliews's review against another edition
4.0
Courageous stories from young people who honored their truth.
ms_elchert's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Abandonment
cerynjq's review against another edition
1.0
While the idea of the book was endearing, the actual book itself lacked diversity. 4 of the 6 stories featured individuals who identify within binary trans identities (MTF and FTM, respectively), whereas only 2 stories followed ndividuals who identify outside of the binary (nonbinary/gender-neutral/genderqueer). Additionally, all but one focused on kids in New York; the exception was an individual from Wisconsin. In many spots the interviews lacked clarity; were poorly structured and explained; and all were largely influenced by the author's cis privilege.
As a queer person, I got almost nothing from this book. I appreciate the interviewed individuals having been given a chance to share their stories, but the way in which it was navigated was sorely disappointing. LGBTQ+ youth on social media and internet sites have shared their stories more effectively than did this nearly-200-page book. Quite frankly, these 6 individuals deserve a much better platform than the one this book granted them.
As a queer person, I got almost nothing from this book. I appreciate the interviewed individuals having been given a chance to share their stories, but the way in which it was navigated was sorely disappointing. LGBTQ+ youth on social media and internet sites have shared their stories more effectively than did this nearly-200-page book. Quite frankly, these 6 individuals deserve a much better platform than the one this book granted them.
cornmaven's review against another edition
3.0
A presentation of interviews of 6 trans/non-binary teens or young adults, with pictures for some. Published in 2014. I am not sure how I liked how the interviews were chopped up and presented as vignettes of various times in the person's life, and there are some outdated terms which were outdated back when it was published, and I didn't see any kind of caveat/explanation about them. There should have been.
The 6 are very forthcoming and blunt, which I like. But I would caution that after having read it, you now have 6 experiences of being trans in America, and you must understand that each experience is unique.
The 6 are very forthcoming and blunt, which I like. But I would caution that after having read it, you now have 6 experiences of being trans in America, and you must understand that each experience is unique.
davschi's review against another edition
3.0
Queer narratives of teens discovering their gender identity
whatthekatdraggedin's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Deadnaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Dysphoria