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ISBN: 9781665223867
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ISBN: 9781665223874
| Runtime: | 6.07 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Social Science |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
In Trans Like Me, CN Lester takes listeners on a measured, thoughtful, intelligent yet approachable tour through the most important and high-profile narratives around the trans community, turning them inside out and examining where we really are in terms of progress. From the impact of the media's wording in covering trans people and issues, to the way parenting gender variant children is portrayed, Lester brings their charged personal narrative to every topic and expertly lays out the work left to be done.Trans Like Me explores the ways that we are all defined by ideas of gender—whether we live as he, she, or they—and how we can strive for authenticity in a world that forces limiting labels.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“With a distinctive voice that is both light and deep, C. N. Lester delivers a broad yet personal, challenging but affirming, thoughtful and compelling introduction to many of the common questions surrounding the transgender experience…Provocative and moving, a worthwhile listen. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“[A] winning collection of essays…Offers perspective and clarity on issues that, time and again, are stumbling blocks to trans acceptance and celebration of human gender diversity.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Lucid and insightful…cautiously optimistic about the future of the trans experience, auguring a positive future that will surely be hastened by such important works as this one.” —Booklist
With a distinctive voice that is both light and deep, C.N. Lester delivers a broad yet personal . . . thoughtful and compelling introduction to . . . questions surrounding the transgender experience. —AudioFile
Author
Author Bio: C. N. Lester
C. N. Lester is an academic, musician, and leading British trans-rights activist. A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Lester also works as a composer and classical performer. Lester consults and educates on trans issues with a wide range of organizations, and has written on the trans experience for various outlets.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Retail CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Social Science |
| Runtime: | 6.07 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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