Lots of drama and lots of action. I can't wait for the third in this series.Lots of drama and lots of action. I can't wait for the third in this series....more
I loved this book and it feels like it was written for me :) It's a classic superhero origin story, and it feels a lot like actually reading a comic bI loved this book and it feels like it was written for me :) It's a classic superhero origin story, and it feels a lot like actually reading a comic book. I'd love a graphic novel adaptation of this. I like the association of power with trans bodies, and the confidence that it inspires in Danny....more
I didn't enjoy the first story so much. The story about the pantry reminded me of some of Asimov's short stories. I think my favourites were the one aI didn't enjoy the first story so much. The story about the pantry reminded me of some of Asimov's short stories. I think my favourites were the one about the Pynk Hotel and the one about the time-rewinding amulet....more
Short and insightful account Vaid-Menon's experience as non-binary and gender non-conforming. To me it clearly illustrates how sometimes cis people saShort and insightful account Vaid-Menon's experience as non-binary and gender non-conforming. To me it clearly illustrates how sometimes cis people say that they don't support gender roles, yet it is so ingrained that they perpetuate them all the time.
Transphobic person: Anyone can wear a dress, I don't care, it doesn't determine their gender. Harry Styles: Is masculine and wears a dress. Transphobic person: That's not allowed! He's destroying masculinity!...more
This is a super cute short booklet an example of the non-binary experience which is both highly relatable for queer people, and also highly accessibleThis is a super cute short booklet an example of the non-binary experience which is both highly relatable for queer people, and also highly accessible for friends and allies....more
I'm loath to give this book a negative review (and I sure hope Getty doesn't read this; this review is for others) because there are not that many booI'm loath to give this book a negative review (and I sure hope Getty doesn't read this; this review is for others) because there are not that many books on non-binary identities. However, this is not the only one and of the ones I've read it's my least favourite.
The main thing is I couldn't tell from the title if this book is intended for cis people who want to understand non-binary people, or for queer people who want to understand themselves. Having read it I am still unsure. Some parts of it seem to be advice for allies: how to correct yourself if you make a mistake with someone else's pronouns. Whereas other parts of the be advice for non-binary people themselves: how to politely break-up with a friend who does not respect your pronouns.
I found it to be neither particularly insightful nor affirming if you are reading it as a queer person yourself. Conversely, I found it too antagonistic to recommend to friends and family....more
Very cute, informative, and accessible book, possibly the best introduction I've read.Very cute, informative, and accessible book, possibly the best introduction I've read....more
This was very endearing and cute. A lot of the major plot points were quite predictable, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I really appreciated that we nevThis was very endearing and cute. A lot of the major plot points were quite predictable, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I really appreciated that we never learn Felix's deadname (or 'old name', as Felix calls it in the narration), despite it's plot relevance. This makes sense because Felix doesn't want anyone to know it, and Felix is the narrator. But it also feels right as a reader, since knowing would feel like a transgression....more
This is the best book about non-binary and gender queer experience that I've read! I'm not going to recommend it to my friends and family just yet becThis is the best book about non-binary and gender queer experience that I've read! I'm not going to recommend it to my friends and family just yet because I'm worried it's honesty could come across as too explicit, although I hope to one day. And I would highly recommend it to cis people, as well as non-binary and trans people....more
Wow what an absolutely great book! I had high expectations and it was better than I thought. Because there's a lot of authors each chapter reads like Wow what an absolutely great book! I had high expectations and it was better than I thought. Because there's a lot of authors each chapter reads like a mini essay or a medium-length article, which helps to keep it engaging: I read a few back to back each sitting. The variety of authors also makes it hard to summarise. I did have some favourites, of course Pádraig Ó Tuama being on of them. Another advantage is that there are a variety of stories and experiences so many reader will find something they can relate to, be it growing up in a religious environment, or growing up as an LGBTQ+ person, or both....more
This book is really good, but I also found it very unrelatable, so I don't think I will read it again.This book is really good, but I also found it very unrelatable, so I don't think I will read it again....more
This has got to be the go-to book for Christians when it comes to "the gays-vs-Christians debate". Lee is incredibly compassionate and assumes "best iThis has got to be the go-to book for Christians when it comes to "the gays-vs-Christians debate". Lee is incredibly compassionate and assumes "best intentions" frequently where I wouldn't have extended the same charity. He is committed to unity even with those that he fundamentally disagrees with. (view spoiler)["They deserve our support and respect, and if we each want people to respect our own views and right to follow our consciences, I believe we must give the same to others." (hide spoiler)]
Personally, I found Lee's analysis in Chapter 12 helpful. Whilst I agree in principle, I wouldn't say I was 100% convinced by his argument in Chapter 13 about Jesus and Paul preferring the spirit of the law over the letter of the law, and ultimately this being about agape love. Whilst I feel like these chapters were beneficial to me, I feel like they might lead to some Side B people taking this as the core point of the book, and then getting stuck into an argument about it. Whereas I believe Lee's intention is to facilitate compassion and understanding between Side A and Side B people, regardless of the details of whatever theological argument. Certainly this is the main reason I would recommend this book.
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