jameswdeav's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this book. I felt like it had the detail that I wanted in the previous gender book I read. There were plenty of further resources suggested. And it really helped to explore my own position with gender. I shall definitely be passing onto friends so they can read into it.
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I really appreciated the numerous reflection exercises throughout, as well as the breathing pages. Even though I often carried on reading it still allowed for a moment to ground myself and any emotions that were being brought up. As a counsellor, I really enjoyed this aspect of the book and think other books alike should adapt this.
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I really appreciated the numerous reflection exercises throughout, as well as the breathing pages. Even though I often carried on reading it still allowed for a moment to ground myself and any emotions that were being brought up. As a counsellor, I really enjoyed this aspect of the book and think other books alike should adapt this.
menollyruth's review against another edition
3.5
A good book, and definitely one I will be returning to whenever I have any questions or come across anything I want to learn more about.
etherrrheal's review against another edition
Soft DNF. It was just a lot of information, so much to reflect on and give space for. I will come back to this when I am in the mental and emotional space for it.
aurelia2's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Really informative, good signposting to other further resources, always a consideration of intersectionality. The tone of this is so friendly and kind, constant reminders to check in with yourself throughout.
jaywithwhiskey's review against another edition
4.0
Really good kindly worded breakdown of a guide to walk you through your own feelings and exploration of gender. Although I came out with more questions than answers which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I do think it can spend more time on definitions in the beginning and defining certain labels, I found myself looking up extra things later as I encountered terms later in the book. Would recommend this book and the exercises and breathing pauses are great for working through things for yourself! Great writers!
eldritch_reeds's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book. A must read for all, regardless of gender identity.
caffeinatedbookshoarder's review against another edition
4.0
this is the kind of book you take your time reading, taking it in one page at a time. understanding, sitting on it, thinking and then reading some more. it was fairly accessible,, even my dumbass managed to finish it (after forever but still???) and it does help understand things for those who are questioning. would highly recommend!
nerdysread's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Bon. Ce livre n’est pas ce à quoi je m’attendais. Est-ce un mauvais livre? Non. Il a franchement de bonnes idées (parfois pas assez développé hélas), On voit que les auteurices ont fait un gros travail de recherche.
Mais, est-ce qu’il répond vraiment à la question des identités Trans et non-binaire? Oui et non. Je ne sais pas à qui s’adresse le livre. Des personnes cis? Des personnes trans? Des personnes en questionnement? Des concepts pas assez exploré ou d’autre beaucoup trop complexe et qui peuvent perdent le lecteur. Des soucis de traduction, des idées qui m’ont rendu plus que confus, et des choses que je ne savais pas ce qu’elles faisaient là.
Ce n’est pas un mauvais livre, j’ai même adoré certains passage. Mais je suis trop perdue pour mettre une note. Et je pense que ce livre n’était pas pour moi. Je le relirai sans doute une autre fois, pour voir si mon avis a changé
Mais, est-ce qu’il répond vraiment à la question des identités Trans et non-binaire? Oui et non. Je ne sais pas à qui s’adresse le livre. Des personnes cis? Des personnes trans? Des personnes en questionnement? Des concepts pas assez exploré ou d’autre beaucoup trop complexe et qui peuvent perdent le lecteur. Des soucis de traduction, des idées qui m’ont rendu plus que confus, et des choses que je ne savais pas ce qu’elles faisaient là.
Ce n’est pas un mauvais livre, j’ai même adoré certains passage. Mais je suis trop perdue pour mettre une note. Et je pense que ce livre n’était pas pour moi. Je le relirai sans doute une autre fois, pour voir si mon avis a changé