I received a free e-copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I read this book as a trans man myself. I like seeing other people's experiences, as well as kind of "fact-checking" the books available, due to seeing some well-meaning but very misinformed or misguided ones when I was questioning. I also wanted books to recommend people if they are questioning or just want more information on trans people. I feel that this is one I would recommend to people.

Many of this author's feelings and experiences in regard to being trans resonate with me. He wrote on a personal level, being very clear that other people can have different experiences, but this is the most I have seen myself in a nonfiction book as well.

Questions that trans people get asked often are all in here, as well as acknowledging common misconceptions that are growing worse in this political climate. While I do not think that this book will change the minds of the most bigoted people, I do think that it can ease the fears of parents when their kid comes out as trans. This is also a good source for the more deeply personal questions trans people get asked that quite frankly we should not be asked as often as we are.

While I do not agree with his wording sometimes (ex. saying trans men are raised as girls and trans women are raised as boys) I think the rest of the book compensates for this. This is especially true as, mentioned before, he does not look to speak for the community overall and is clear this is his own mind. Plus, this was written directed to cis people and I acknowledge the wording I'd prefer could add too much confusion.

Overall, this is a good source to use, and while only one man's experience, is at the very least a good starting point for more understanding.