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Oh wow. So, that was heavy; I mean, I did except this to be emotional, but I was still taken aback a bit by how heavy it actually was. (I mean this in a good way though.) Tomorrow Will be Different is an incredibly powerful and inspirational memoir, which ought to be required reading - we could all learn a lot from Sarah McBride.
In her memoir, Sarah tells her own story of coming out as trans, and how this affected her both personally and in relation to her political career/her advocacy work for LGBTQ+ equality over the years. She also tells the story of meeting and falling in love with her husband, who she later tragically loses to cancer.
Despite facing hurdles at almost every turn, there is a beautiful thread of hope that seems to run throughout the memoir - the title for this book feels very apt in this sense (loss is a prominent theme, but there always a sense that tomorrow will be different and bring something better). Sarah is very open about her struggles and the discrimination that she has faced as a trans woman, whilst still being quick to acknowledge and highlight her own privileges as a white trans woman who is fortunate to have accepting, supportive family and friends around her. Sarah McBride is admirable in so many ways, and as I say, I think we could all seek to learn from her - she constantly seeks to educate, and is patient and compassionate with others who oppose her (even when they do not deserve as much).
This is a deeply heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful read, which I found educational and accessible. I would encourage everyone to give this a read!
*3.5 stars
The beginning and the end were very mediocre. The writing was informative, but not emotive. The information was important, but I didn't feel very involved. Typical non-fiction. But then... Andy's storyline had me crying so hard I had to stop reading. Tears blinded me, and snot drooled past my lips to my chin. Never in my life have I cried so hard from reading a book. Only an incredible author and story could ever pull that off, so for that, I raised my rating by 1.5 stars. It really is quite the achievement. Second book to ever make me cry.
The beginning and the end were very mediocre. The writing was informative, but not emotive. The information was important, but I didn't feel very involved. Typical non-fiction. But then... Andy's storyline had me crying so hard I had to stop reading. Tears blinded me, and snot drooled past my lips to my chin. Never in my life have I cried so hard from reading a book. Only an incredible author and story could ever pull that off, so for that, I raised my rating by 1.5 stars. It really is quite the achievement. Second book to ever make me cry.
I hope I get to vote for President Sarah McBride in twenty years! She has such a strong and compassionate voice that she has already used in such powerful ways at such a young age. Tomorrow Will Be Different is an inspirational memoir that details the author's coming out as transgender, her relationship with her late husband, and her work in politics and advocacy for equality for the trans community. It's both uplifting and heartbreaking and I recommend it for anyone interested in politics or stories of transgender people.
emotional
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informative
inspiring
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fast-paced
Wow this book was beautiful.
Sarah McBride is definitely an inspiring, intelligent & strong woman.
I decided to go for the audiobook (again, I'm kind of loving audiobooks for non-fiction) and it was definitely the way to go. Hearing Sarah talking about her coming out journey (and the support and rejection that followed), her love of politics and her fight for legislation change and her incredibly love story with her late husband was humbling, heartbreaking and overall brilliant.
I really appreciated her self-awareness when it comes to her own privilege. As she repeats throughout the book, she does not represent the entirety of the LGTBIQ+ community, even the trans community, but she is there to fight for all.
I also loved the way she described Andy and their relationship. The way they challenged each other, the way they loved each other and the way they took care of each other. Although I was aware of Andy's story before going into this book, my heart broke at that last "I love you too".
I had to remind myself over and over again that McBride was still in her late 20's when this book was published (I believe she'll be 30 this year). The myriad of experiences (good and bad) that she'd gone through and her mature voice can make you forget that she was only 25 years old when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention (2016). Sarah made history then and I know she will keep making history in the future. She already is: In July 9, 2019, McBride formally announced her candidacy for the Delaware Senate.
Highly recommend!
Sarah McBride is definitely an inspiring, intelligent & strong woman.
I decided to go for the audiobook (again, I'm kind of loving audiobooks for non-fiction) and it was definitely the way to go. Hearing Sarah talking about her coming out journey (and the support and rejection that followed), her love of politics and her fight for legislation change and her incredibly love story with her late husband was humbling, heartbreaking and overall brilliant.
I really appreciated her self-awareness when it comes to her own privilege. As she repeats throughout the book, she does not represent the entirety of the LGTBIQ+ community, even the trans community, but she is there to fight for all.
I also loved the way she described Andy and their relationship. The way they challenged each other, the way they loved each other and the way they took care of each other. Although I was aware of Andy's story before going into this book, my heart broke at that last "I love you too".
I had to remind myself over and over again that McBride was still in her late 20's when this book was published (I believe she'll be 30 this year). The myriad of experiences (good and bad) that she'd gone through and her mature voice can make you forget that she was only 25 years old when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention (2016). Sarah made history then and I know she will keep making history in the future. She already is: In July 9, 2019, McBride formally announced her candidacy for the Delaware Senate.
Highly recommend!
Half way through this book I knew I was going to rate this as a five star. I have not read a book that has made me cry THIS much in I don't know how long. Learning about Sarah's journey was absolutely amazing and I have not finished a book feeling this much love and emotion before I think. Sarah is beautifully eloquent and able to explain things in ways all walks of life and ages can understand (even in the more political aspects of the book). I will be recommending this book again and again in an attempt to get someone to read this just so we can talk about it.
Very moving, and I look forward to Sarah's inevitable run for office. (Any office!!! Run, girl!!!)
tl;dr: I'm not crying, you're crying. (Thanks, Penelope.)
Well-written, compelling, and accessible book for anyone who is interested in LGBTQ issues, especially if they are not sure where to begin. Through sharing her story, Sarah goes beyond her personal experience to share information about LGBTQ challenges facing our country, especially how things have changed so dramatically over the past few years. Considering how public support for transgender people increases dramatically when people know a transgender person, I hope this book hopes to humanize the cause and raise awareness of this important civil rights issue.
Well-written, compelling, and accessible book for anyone who is interested in LGBTQ issues, especially if they are not sure where to begin. Through sharing her story, Sarah goes beyond her personal experience to share information about LGBTQ challenges facing our country, especially how things have changed so dramatically over the past few years. Considering how public support for transgender people increases dramatically when people know a transgender person, I hope this book hopes to humanize the cause and raise awareness of this important civil rights issue.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Hope for the Future
If I may get personal for a moment, this book was particularly meaningful for me because my husband and I have recently gotten licensed to be foster parents and we have been working on a placement with a transgender teenager. You can imagine, then, that Sarah McBride's story of coming out publicly and using her love of politics to serve as an advocate for the transgender community, hit me right in the feels. Reading Sarah's experience of the world helped me better prepare to support this kid and understand what his life is like, and for that I am eternally grateful.
On some levels, Sarah's story also hit me personally because I have lived as an out, married gay man and have also struggled with whether or not I was going to be able to live the life I wanted--and fears that others would judge me harshly for it. But it's not just my personal connections to Sarah's story that made me feel so good about this book. Sarah is remarkably open-minded and accepting--carefully reminding her readers that there are many people in the transgender community who have endured far worse and who have had very different experiences than her. And we can't forget those stories as we move toward equality.
Sarah's passion for politics is palpable, but the book does drag a bit when she gets overly focused on process. There are, however, beautiful moments of humanity in those sections as well. The latter part of the book deals more with Sarah's personal life and her tragically short marriage (not a spoiler--it is discussed in Joe Biden's forward and Sarah alludes to this throughout the book). I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the end.
I feel like I have a much greater depth of understanding coming away from Sarah's story, which is the best possible outcome I think. I look forward to following her career further--and all the extraordinary things she will undoubtedly accomplish.
If I may get personal for a moment, this book was particularly meaningful for me because my husband and I have recently gotten licensed to be foster parents and we have been working on a placement with a transgender teenager. You can imagine, then, that Sarah McBride's story of coming out publicly and using her love of politics to serve as an advocate for the transgender community, hit me right in the feels. Reading Sarah's experience of the world helped me better prepare to support this kid and understand what his life is like, and for that I am eternally grateful.
On some levels, Sarah's story also hit me personally because I have lived as an out, married gay man and have also struggled with whether or not I was going to be able to live the life I wanted--and fears that others would judge me harshly for it. But it's not just my personal connections to Sarah's story that made me feel so good about this book. Sarah is remarkably open-minded and accepting--carefully reminding her readers that there are many people in the transgender community who have endured far worse and who have had very different experiences than her. And we can't forget those stories as we move toward equality.
Sarah's passion for politics is palpable, but the book does drag a bit when she gets overly focused on process. There are, however, beautiful moments of humanity in those sections as well. The latter part of the book deals more with Sarah's personal life and her tragically short marriage (not a spoiler--it is discussed in Joe Biden's forward and Sarah alludes to this throughout the book). I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the end.
I feel like I have a much greater depth of understanding coming away from Sarah's story, which is the best possible outcome I think. I look forward to following her career further--and all the extraordinary things she will undoubtedly accomplish.