McBride’s poignant memoir details her experience as a transgender woman navigating her own life while also working as an activist fighting for transgender rights. She details her struggle with gender identity, coming out to those in her community, becoming the first transgender person to address the Democratic National Convention in 2016, her fight for laws protecting gender equality, finding love, and coping with the crushing loss of her beloved husband. My Bride discusses political milestones, historical context, and cultural and political debates against the backdrop of her own life experiences. 

This book was so good and I really admire Sarah McBride. I’m astounded by her accomplishments—it’s incredible to see someone my age having achieved so much. I loved the way she was able to honestly convey her story and her points while also recognizing her own privilege and advocating for others. Her voice is so strong and important, and she is so incredibly courageous. Through this book I learned a lot about the history of civil rights laws in the context of the transgender community, which was very interesting to me as a lawyer. I was also so moved by her discussion of her relationship with her husband and his battle with cancer, it was absolutely heartbreaking. This was a great memoir that reminds its readers that while progress has been made, there is still a lot of work left to achieve equality for all.