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Love Lives Here
Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family | Amanda Jette Knox
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An inspirational story of accepting and embracing two trans people in a family--a family who shows what's possible when you "lead with love." All Amanda Jett Knox ever wanted was to enjoy a stable life. She never knew her biological father, and while her mother and stepfather were loving parents, the situation was sometimes chaotic. At school, she was bullied mercilessly, and at the age of fourteen, she entered a counselling program for alcohol addiction and was successful. While still a teenager, she met the love of her life. They were wed at 20, and the first of three children followed shortly. Jett Knox finally had the stability she craved--or so it seemed. Their middle child struggled with depression and avoided school. The author was unprepared when the child she knew as her son came out as transgender at the age of eleven. Shocked, but knowing how important it was to support her daughter, Jett Knox became an ardent advocate for trans rights. But the story wasn't over. For many years, the author had coped with her spouse's moodiness, but that chronic unhappiness was taking a toll on their marriage. A little over a year after their child came out, her partner also came out as transgender. Knowing better than most what would lie ahead, Jett Knox searched for positive examples of marriages surviving transition. When she found no role models, she determined that her family would become one. The shift was challenging, but slowly the family members noticed that they were becoming happier and more united. Told with remarkable candour and humour, and full of insight into the challenges faced by trans people, Love Lives Here is a beautiful story of transition, frustration, support, acceptance, and, of course, love.
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Kenyazero
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I greatly enjoyed reading about Amanda and her family. She talks about being bullied as a kid and struggling with suicide ideation, and gives us an in-depth look at her and her family's experiences as first her daughter and then her wife come out as trans and begin the transition process. If you're an empathy cryer, read with tissues. #LGBTQ #Bullying #Suicide #Transgender

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BookishTrish
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A beautiful story about a family with trans members who are happy and loved #12bestof2020 #12booksof2020

Andrew65 Looks good. 3y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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A must read. Such a beautiful and inspiring story. #LoveIsLove

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xicanti
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I sorted through a bunch of old photos while I listened to this emotional rollercoaster of a book. A lot of the pics are destined for the collage pile or the trash bin—I‘m not a sentimental person and Tiny Me was a crap photographer—but I got a momentary kick out of these ancient shelfies.

TK-421 I love these! 4y
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xicanti
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I sobbed my way through 45% of LOVE LIVES HERE while I sorted through my childhood possessions and finished my bird puzzle. #audiopuzzling

Daisey Great puzzle! 🧩 4y
Megabooks Love that puzzle! 4y
xicanti @Daisey @Megabooks it‘s by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I plan to pass it along to the family bird-watcher as soon as I get the chance. 4y
kaysworld1 Oh I like that puzzle, I was brought up on Jigsaws. 4y
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BookishTrish
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Bookzombie I like the idea of posting pics of your read list from Litsy. 🙂 4y
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BookishTrish
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A few years ago I met a library patron who looked like an elderly gentleman. She‘d come in and ask for stories about trans people being loved and happy. Sometimes she left with nothing. I wish I could see her again to make sure she knows about this beautiful book.

Jas16 Of course I am stacking this after reading that review! 4y
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MelissaSue81
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Another #NFNov read complete. This was a very good story. Knox does a wonderful job of showing us her family and their incredible love for one another. I think she probably whitewashed some of the most difficult parts of their story, but it is their story to tell. But all in all, it is just a story about love and family. @rsteve388 @Clwojick

Clwojick 💗 4y
rsteve388 6 pts 4y
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MelissaSue81
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Next up for #NFNov. I think I saw this author on Twitter originally. Seems like an amazing story so far. 💗 @Clwojick @rsteve388 @rsteve388

Clwojick 1 pt. 4y
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cleoh
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I did so much homework today, now I finally get to read! Super excited to be starting this one.

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DebbieGrillo
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Another #TBR