Welcome to Litsy!

When it comes to statistics, this book doesn‘t bring anything new to the table. But CN Lester is telling their stories, and everyone story is different.

I think what I‘ll remember from this is the importance of her brother and revisiting one of her schools to give a speech. I‘ll also remember the doctor who wanted to ban horse riding because of the potential dangers, but at the same time society is against people changing their sex.

A good memoir that blends in a look at history, thoughtful commentary, and personal lived experiences. This book does all of that and while it emphasizes that not all trans stories or non-binary stories are the same, these were the lived experiences of this author. Very thoughtful & honest, willing to take on the Hollywood version & stereotypes out there, plus a big dose of history we have whitewashed from our collective history.

#SheSaid

#ReadAway2024

Our September pick for #SheSaid this memoir by a trans artist, musician & activist was interesting & illuminating. C. N. Lester was able to weave in history, science, politics & their own experiences in an engaging way that made me think. I like non-fiction that gives me a different perspective & this one did. Thanks to @Riveted_Reader_Melissa for hosting.

This was interesting and I appreciate the perspective. Seems like I forgot to take a pic.... Whatever. Please feel free to enjoy this very riveting screenshot I boosted off Goodreads.

#SheSaid @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

“There are so many lessons we could learn from these examples, from the thousands more we find when we widen our historical scope. But this is the most important: that a strict gender binary has never been able to hold the totality of humanity--not in the past, not in the present--not in the future.“

Hello #SheSaid!

How is everyone this weekend? I‘m a bit behind this week, kindle issues… but I spent some time with customer service today and I‘m up and running again and hope to catch up soon.

Please start without me, and I‘ll jump in when I finish.

Hello #SheSaid!

Sorry for the very late post today, just enjoying the fall weather here this weekend!

How is the book going for you? Thoughts on this week‘s section?

Something to think about

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@Riveted_Reader_Melissa

As for being a freak of nature, or desperate to deny its truth? I don't understand how being true to my nature goes against it. I can't begin to square that circle.

Hello #SheSaid!

How is everyone doing this week?

Thoughts on this week‘s sections?

Hello #SheSaid

I know this book substitution came suddenly, so have you found a copy, and if so, how do you feel about it so far?

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@Riveted_Reader_Melissa

I had no idea about the historic use of “they”

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@Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Hello #SheSaid!

Our replacement book for this month.

Please put in your library holds & interlibrary loans.

This is a really interesting, eye-opening book. It's part memoir, part history, part social commentary, and challenges traditional thinking on gender. It's made me realise how little I knew about non binary identity - I had no idea, for example, that some NB people medically transition. A great insight.

#ReadHarder challenge 1: a memoir written by someone who is trans or non binary

I'm bouncing in with another book sale (SorryNotSorry) because one of my FAVORITE memoirs is on sale via Kindle today. I highly recommend this book, especially if you're interested in learning about being trans and nonbinary, learning about being intersex (discussed, not experienced), love music, and enjoy really well written nonfiction. #LGBTQBooks #LGBTQ #QueerBooks

A lovely validating book about humans understand each other and themselves, with stark realism about the oppression that trans people face in history and present day. Gonna be thinking about this one for a while

Thanks for the tag, @Eggs !
1. The tagged is a recent favorite. It is an excellent read!
2. Purple/indigo
3. Teaching and creating
4. I always feel silly about tagging anyone. If you're interested, please join in! I'd love to see your answers. #friYAYintro

Thanks for the tag, @Eggs !

1. Tough call, but I'm going with the tagged book.

2. I don't have a copy of the book(yet), so I can't quote it exactly, but CN Lester talks about a time when a little girl asked them why they look like a boy. They responded "because I like looking like a boy. What do you like looking like?" Adorable.

I'll go ahead and tag some people too!

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView

I really enjoyed this book. It might be an excellent read for anyone wanting to learn more about trans, genderqueer, and gender nonconforming experiences (and doesn‘t know anyone with these experiences). CN Lester shares their experiences, fears, and hopes on these experiences and lgbtq+ equality eloquently and beautifully.

I suspect this book will have some hard ups and downs, so I‘ll probably read the whole thing now instead of later. Made it to their discussion of gendered language and how it‘s meant to be more freeing, so one person‘s use of language for themselves won‘t match someone else‘s like how they identify as transgender and they, and have been told by some trans people that they aren‘t trans because they‘re they. #lgbtq #nonfiction #queerbook

I‘m Delighted to be reading this book! So far, though, it‘s hitting on all the things that depress and scare me. And it‘s reminding me of the concerns I have that when my husband publishes his book about his experiences with trauma, people will focus on his transness or point to the ptsd as causing his transness. Gonna keep listening, but I have a suspicion I might have to finish this after the pandemic. #transgender #lgbtq

Love this quote - I want to throw it at people who can't understand the importance of labels (although usually I think they do, they just don't want to be accommodating of something they don't much care about).

THIS is the book I'll be recommending to cis ppl who aren't ready for something as dense as Whipping Girl. It's 101 level without speaking down to the reader. I have mixed feelings about its tragic overtone, but overall I feel it's vital: Too many cis ppl focus on the advances they've seen and ignore the very real, current struggles that still exist. Good exploration of critical thinking and checking privilege. Most importantly, it's #ownvoices!

"I see the way that others fail me, and know I must, despite my best intentions, be failing others.'

A lot to digest in this, but this sentence really struck me because it's one of the reasons why I wanted to read this book - to make sure I'm not hurting and failing other people. #feminism

For today's #riotgrams #lgbtq+ prompt, two books from my tbr. I'm trying to educate myself ATM because through various threads I've come across on twitter I've realised that my ignorance on some of these issues I could easily offend/upset people without even knowing I'm doing it. And I really don't want to be that person.