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embermantles's review against another edition
Everything was related back to sex, which would have been fine if the book's intentions had been clearly stated to be this focused on sex. But it was not, so the constant metaphor and reference was uncomfortable and distracting.
ftjulez's review against another edition
3.0
solidly 2.5 stars from me…
diva will you please for the love of god hold the racial slurs?? please
kinda corny but it did make me cry a few times….. laughed out loud when she recommended joining weight watchers….. not the best book. not the worst either. she kinda always reminds me of my grandma but if my grandma was trans and used racial slurs. neeeeeed her to stop throwing out the hard r like yesterday
diva will you please for the love of god hold the racial slurs?? please
kinda corny but it did make me cry a few times….. laughed out loud when she recommended joining weight watchers….. not the best book. not the worst either. she kinda always reminds me of my grandma but if my grandma was trans and used racial slurs. neeeeeed her to stop throwing out the hard r like yesterday
ari__s's review against another edition
4.0
While I had appreciation for the idea of this book when I came across it, it generally isn't something that I would pick up and read (How-To books, Guide books... that sort of thing isn't really in my interest wheelhouse; it's hard to stay engaged, I've found), but when it was listed on the "recommended reading" section of a course syllabus and I had time to kill before my actual textbooks arrived in the mail, I figured what the hell.
Glad that's what I figured.
Having read Kate Bornstein's memoir, what I loved about this book was how it felt so much like a conversation. What I additionally loved was that Kate Bornstein seems like a really fabulous person to talk to. At no point while reading this did I feel suicidal, but I still managed to feel a whole hell of a lot better in general after reading this book, as well as feeling a bit more prepared for having these 101 tips in my pocket to share with others if a situation ever calls for it. As someone in the Queer community, I found Bornstein's gender/sexual orientation/sexuality focus to be hugely relevant and necessary, though I could see how it could be a deterrent for others. I think she saw that too while writing it, but very plainly didn't give a fuck and plowed onward. An approach to which only applause can be given in response.
Overall, I found this to be a well-rounded, firm but gentle, no-bullshit approach to this topic. It's not a cure-all; she calls it how it is and speaks to the truth of each person's all-encompassing power to determine the course of their life, but her consistent sincerity of wanting the reader to continue on prevails throughout, making this a must-have on anyone's bookshelf if they're working with teens/young adults/people in general.
Glad that's what I figured.
Having read Kate Bornstein's memoir, what I loved about this book was how it felt so much like a conversation. What I additionally loved was that Kate Bornstein seems like a really fabulous person to talk to. At no point while reading this did I feel suicidal, but I still managed to feel a whole hell of a lot better in general after reading this book, as well as feeling a bit more prepared for having these 101 tips in my pocket to share with others if a situation ever calls for it. As someone in the Queer community, I found Bornstein's gender/sexual orientation/sexuality focus to be hugely relevant and necessary, though I could see how it could be a deterrent for others. I think she saw that too while writing it, but very plainly didn't give a fuck and plowed onward. An approach to which only applause can be given in response.
Overall, I found this to be a well-rounded, firm but gentle, no-bullshit approach to this topic. It's not a cure-all; she calls it how it is and speaks to the truth of each person's all-encompassing power to determine the course of their life, but her consistent sincerity of wanting the reader to continue on prevails throughout, making this a must-have on anyone's bookshelf if they're working with teens/young adults/people in general.
babudarabu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Transphobia, Blood, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
deborah_s's review against another edition
4.0
Priceless... highly recommended whether you're suicidal or not.
brontherun's review against another edition
3.0
This book could be impactful - but in a positive way or dangerous way depends on the reader.
There are some refreshingly honest discussions about terrible and difficult subjects.
There is some beautiful imagery - for example on the nature connection section, there is the sentiment 'Let the woods walk through you.'
And there are some helpful lists and excercises, and best of all a ton of external resources the author identifies.
There are some refreshingly honest discussions about terrible and difficult subjects.
There is some beautiful imagery - for example on the nature connection section, there is the sentiment 'Let the woods walk through you.'
And there are some helpful lists and excercises, and best of all a ton of external resources the author identifies.
crotalus6's review against another edition
1.0
Read like..56 pages and I don't get the point of this book other than making me bored.