This book brought me so much more perspective and understanding of the experience of folks that are trans, and the utmost importance of supporting legislation to support and protect LGBTQ+ rights.

Now, I did expect to gain this additional perspective while reading... what I did NOT expect was how vivid the emotional experience of reading Sarah McBride's journey would be. Her description of coming out to her parents moved me to a kind of deep sorrow that you feel in the pit of your stomach. Her description of the process of passing legislation in Delaware for LGBTQ+ rights was thrilling. And I was moved to tears when Sarah wrote about a significant loss of a loved one. Throughout it all, she maintains an attitude of hope, one that is inspiring in and of itself.

There's nothing that will help you to connect with someone, or a group of people, like being able to relate to their emotional experiences. Everybody should read this book. The perspective and empathy you can gain from hearing Sarah's story is a MUST have in 2019.