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this was a great book! very easily digestible. bring tissues. even though there is still plenty of positivity to counteract the sadness highly recommend it to those looking to make political progress, fight for lgbtq rights, or better understand trans people.
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Before picking up this memoir, I had some background knowledge about Sarah McBride. She graduated from the university I attended for my freshman year of college, she worked for the Human Rights Campaign - an organization whose work I admire tremendously, and she made history in 2020 when she was elected to the Delaware State Senate. However, I learned a lot more about Sarah while reading this book. Her vulnerability in this memoir is amazing. She shares her story with the reader beautifully and brings attention to the important social issues that she is passionate about. I highly recommend adding this title to your tbr. It would make a great addition to a "Pride-themed" reading list and/or display, but you don't have to and shouldn't wait until June to read stories of LGBTQ+ leaders.
Is it weird that I often read (or listen to) the memoirs of people I've never heard of? Because I do, and I love it. Especially when they are read by the author, as this one so competently is.
This memoir is both touching on a personal level, and interesting on a political level. Rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of transitioning, Sarah tells her story in a much broader sense.
I'd leave the intro if you are not already familiar with the story since there are MASSIVE spoilers in there.
I'd love to see a follow up in ten years time, because Sarah's story and the search for trans equality is far from over.
This memoir is both touching on a personal level, and interesting on a political level. Rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of transitioning, Sarah tells her story in a much broader sense.
I'd leave the intro if you are not already familiar with the story since there are MASSIVE spoilers in there.
I'd love to see a follow up in ten years time, because Sarah's story and the search for trans equality is far from over.
This is an amazing book! It covered important topics in both a personal and political light and I learned a lot from reading it. I think everyone should read this book!
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Very important read. At times basic and repetitive but I see where that serves a purpose. I learned a lot here.
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inspiring
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Memoirs don't usually make me cry, but this one includes a devastating tragedy. What an amazing life she's had so far!
(PS: Sorry, Stella (age 12), but I hope you're the second trans president.)
(PS: Sorry, Stella (age 12), but I hope you're the second trans president.)
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with either too much information or too much personal detail in nonfiction, but McBride was able to balance the two perfectly.
I didn’t know very much about Sarah McBride before reading this, but her DNC speech and a foreword by Joe Biden were enough to make me want to read this book. I loved how conversational the book felt; I truly felt like I was listening to someone I had known for years.
There was a lot of political talk that could have gotten confusing with jargon and “insider speak,” however McBride makes sure to explain everything in a way that is clear without being condescending. Beyond learning more about her life and the larger fight for LGBTQ rights, I feel like this gave me a great basis of understanding for how political activism works.
I hope (and feel very confident) that this is not the last I will hear from Sarah McBride. Her passion and commitment to building a diverse society where everyone’s unique experiences are celebrated is my dream as well. She articulates thoughts I have in a more coherent way, and I am excited to see how she continues to change the world.
Thank you to Penguin First to Read for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
I didn’t know very much about Sarah McBride before reading this, but her DNC speech and a foreword by Joe Biden were enough to make me want to read this book. I loved how conversational the book felt; I truly felt like I was listening to someone I had known for years.
There was a lot of political talk that could have gotten confusing with jargon and “insider speak,” however McBride makes sure to explain everything in a way that is clear without being condescending. Beyond learning more about her life and the larger fight for LGBTQ rights, I feel like this gave me a great basis of understanding for how political activism works.
I hope (and feel very confident) that this is not the last I will hear from Sarah McBride. Her passion and commitment to building a diverse society where everyone’s unique experiences are celebrated is my dream as well. She articulates thoughts I have in a more coherent way, and I am excited to see how she continues to change the world.
Thank you to Penguin First to Read for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.