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I knew I wanted to read this book as soon as I saw it on the shelf. This memoir is told not directly by the family, but as it was told to the author writing for them. Nicole and her twin brother were adopted, and from a very early age, she knew she was in the wrong body. The family‘s journey from observation, to education, to the many steps of gender affirming care and inevitability the legislature is told. This book was published in ⬇️

Diversity is not disease.

—Georges Canguilhem

Dear Universe, Hi it‘s me, Nikki. I know that we haven‘t talked in a while, but I thought that I would just bring up something that has been bothering me lately. Transgenderism. No, not transgenderism itself, more like, how we are treated, and why we can‘t do this or that, or why it‘s such a big deal to everybody. For starters, why IS it such a big deal to everyone what somebody has in their pants? Now, I don‘t mean to get too philosophical⬇️

This book is not only about Nicole‘s childhood as a transgender girl (assigned male at birth), it‘s about her entire family‘s experience of life as Nicole affirms her identity and strives to live her truth. Very moving and told with honesty and kindness, even for persons in their lives who were unkind.

My mom‘s bookclub read this and after my mom shared how reading this resonated with her as the mother of an adult trans child. I love my mom.❤️

Fantastic reporting and very respectfully done. I loved finishing this and looking Nicole up to check on her — I had no idea she‘s an actress. 🥰

This was a realistic look at what it is like to grow up transgender. Jonas and Wyatt are twin boys but Wyatt from age 2 KNOWS he is a girl. Its her story of becoming Nicole, the girl she knows she is. I took notes and plan to gift this to my therapist Wednesday

It‘s Friday night, I‘m now on vacation, I don‘t have to set my alarm clock for the next 10 days, and my e-reader is loaded. I don‘t know how it‘s possible to be more content than I am at this moment.

Day 16 for #adventrecommends ... Wayne and Kelly Maines adopted identical twin boys. But they soon noticed a difference between them: one preferred sports and trucks and the other liked princess dolls and dress-up. And he insisted he was a girl. This is the true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and how their parents questioned their long-held views on gender and identity on their journey to acceptance.

#BookReport I finished Lilli de Jong which started out flat for me but picked up. 3 1/2 ⭐️I also finished the audio version of HP and the Goblet of Fire 5🌟. #WeeklyForecast. Finish Anne, hope to make good progress on Hild and read Becoming Nicole. This last week was a very slow reading week. I hope this coming week is better as I‘m looking forward to #wintergames beginning Dec 1st. @Cinfhen

This book is fantastic. Our daughter came out to us after struggling for many years. I had so many conflicting emotions, I did what I always do, and tried to find support and information in books. This book had it all. In addition to Nicole‘s fascinating story, it also includes a lot of history and science. It‘s exactly what I needed to help me, help my new daughter, and our family, with the changes and struggles that are ahead.

I loved this informative and heartfelt book. The focus on Nicole and her family throughout her childhood and teen years while providing tons of history about trans rights and the legal struggles to protect trans children and people of all ages was perfectly balanced. So much factual info without being at all dry or boring. Highly recommended!

#queerbooks #strongkids

Enjoying a little outside reading before I have to get dinner made. It‘s lovely in the shade, I‘m getting a few mosquito bites but it‘s worth it. Perfect way to wind down after a busy weekend.

This book is so good! I stayed up hours past my bedtime last night reading, without even realizing how late it had gotten. I can‘t remember the last time I did that!

Another book that‘s been in my kindle for ages! I‘m reading it finally for #LittenLoveBingo #LLB19 : From @BookishMarginalia ‘s TBR stack 😊

Also for #LitsyAtoZ, #LetterN for author.

#queerbooks #diversebooks

An important book.

For those of you who‘ve read this book (I read it last year).....did you know that Nicole Maines is now a regular on the TV series Supergirl? I was flipping through channels and just happened to see & recognize her. Wow!

An account of a transgender girl born as an identical twin to her brother, and adopted by a couple in Maine. It details the family‘s journey to acceptance and understanding of gender and identity and rights. Highly recommended. 4.5 stars

Posted something on Becoming Nicole. It was a great read!
https://maythebestbookwin.wordpress.com/2018/11/02/read-becoming-nicole-the-tran...

Excellent book! Nonfiction is not my favorite, and that‘s probably why I have put this off so long, but this one was good. Straightforward, well-written story of a family and the way they support each other through a challenging situation. Nicole was born a boy, but knew from age 2 that she was a girl. The writing is journalistic, but still managed to evoke all of the feels. I absolutely lost it at the daddy-daughter dance. 😭

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She‘s been wanting to read this as soon as it was assigned to me for my last class. This is my non-reader of the kids. If it‘s non fiction, it has a chance! #roadtrip #raisingreaders 🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈

I fell in love with the Maines family. And my school supplies match the cover= BONUS

My February wrap-up. I actually read all the books on my TBR which never happens #bulletjournal

Important and compelling, although I didn‘t love the writing, which at times felt choppy and at other times, just skimmed the surface. I‘ll pass it on to colleagues in the education field, though.

This was an enlightening story for me, and I really enjoyed it. Though well written, I think I may have enjoyed it even more had Nicole written it herself, as it was missing that personal, emotional element that may have tied it together even more effectively. Still, I‘d love to see or meet her someday.

#BecomingNicole chronicles the difficult journey of a mother who knew her child needed love and acceptance, not ostracism and disapproval; of an a father who overcame his deepest fears to become a vocal advocate for transgender rights; of a brother who bravely stuck up for his twin sister; and of a town forced to confront its prejudices. Ultimately, it is the story of a girl who fought for the right to be herself. #TBR #AugustLibrary17 🌈 #Rainbow

Rereading this for a course I'm teaching. Which cover do you prefer? I think the one with her twin is infinitely better. It alludes more to the impact on her family, and it's also suggestive of the transition she made.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, and we're recommending Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family. Written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter, it is a nuanced and inspiring portrait of a family who fought relentlessly for their daughter's rights.

#bookrec #transdayofvisibility #transvisibility

#lgbtq keynote upcoming at #TFOB #tucsonfestivalofbooks #tfoblive

Interested in what's happening at TFOB? I'm Litsying live from Tucson today and tomorrow. Catch more outtakes on my Instagram Stories at saguarosally ! #litsylive

Just got some of my #TFOB tickets! 👍🏽

I don't recall ever reading a book where I share the MCs name. I couldn't come across any authors either so I went to my #tbr list and found this. Definitely need to read it soon. #riotgrams #authororcharacterwhoshareyourname

It's fascinating. I don't yet know what to think. Can I wrap my head around such huge and permanent changes as gender being made with such young people?

Littens....what wonderful nonfiction do I read next???! I have a Book Club for This Is An Uprising in two weeks but I know I'll be able to read another and finish before then. Help! I can't decide. I'm leaning towards Becoming Nicole...let me know in the comments! #tbr #whatdoireadnext #allthebooks

This has made me so much more aware of how uncomfortable life might be for someone not born to what society deems acceptable and normal. #spreadlove #acceptance

I've enjoyed everyone's #setinasmalltown posts and am throwing in a nonfiction pick- BECOMING NICOLE (which also could work for an #inspiring read). I love Nicole and her family! This is a great book if anyone is looking for something for #nonfictionnovember.

So. I currently live in North Carolina. Home of HB2, where numerous organizations and businesses have boycotted the state. It's been pretty embarrassing for the state no matter what side you're on. After watching the gubernatorial debate I can only say that what this state and this whole country needs is to read more, to learn about other cultures, other people, other lifestyles. Now I understand much more about transgender kids. Great book!

Capably written, a straightforward account of one family's recent -- and ongoing -- journey. Author does a great job in generating more light than heat on a sensitive and still-controversial subject.

This was a very accessible and straight-forward description of a family dealing with a transgender daughter. I appreciated the overview of the biology of gender and sexuality and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about transgender issues. It felt a bit emotionally detached though.

An emotional, thought-provoking, and enlightening read about a very brave young transgender girl's journey towards acceptance. It is very relevant in light of current issues in today's news and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more.

❤️❤️Book Mail❤️❤️ (I tend to read from the library, then buy books I loved, so only Roots and Watson & Holmes Vol.2 to read!)

I'm 9 chapters in and really enjoying this book.

Becoming Nicole is not only an authentic look at the journey of a transgendered girl and her family, but also a deeply inspiring book about acceptance and learning to be your best self. I highly recommend it to any and all.

I've just started this one. It's the true story of a transgender girl, her twin brother, and their parents as they journey through Nicole's transition. Seems particularly relevant now with transgender rights coming into the forefront of cultural conversation.