A memoir written with three main strands: Sarah's own personal transition story, the love and loss she found during that time, and how being an activist shaped both of those parts of her, as well as the future for trans people in the US.

Her story is simple enough, and if anything as she suggests, her experience not the norm for trans and NB people. That doesn't mean she doesn't experience hate or abuse, but the support and love offered by her family, friends, political community and wider activists gave her opportunities so many trans people don't have. I cried. I laughed... I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Although based on Sarah's experience navigating herself and the political climate in America, the issues surrounding trans rights and those who are actively trying to roll these back is relevant right now in Scotland (and the UK). If you have seen arguments or pearl clutching over these issues, Sarah describes her experiences and thoughts on these discriminatory practices simply and in a way I'd struggle to see anyone with genuine concerns (ie not a radicalised transphobe) not change their minds about why trans people deserve our support and protection.

Our rights aren't a pizza that gets smaller the more folk join and we share it out. Instead, we have more folk in with us, so we order a bigger pizza, with more toppings and variety. It makes it better for everyone.