I was amazed at how good this book was. It was not one of the best books I have ever read, but it affected me in a good way. It was very eye-opening and I know I will be telling others to read this. When I first picked it up, I think I had just seen it in my recommended on Goodreads, I was unsure of how I would like it. I knew a few transgender people. That is what spurred me to take on this book. I was confused about the topic and didn't understand those people, nor how it worked. I wanted to though, I wanted to be able to understand how they felt. I knew no non-fiction book would help me with this. Especially since my attention span of non-fiction is very low.
When I first started this book, it was very confusing. I had no idea what she (he?) was going through. I couldn't picture it in my mind, nor feel it to help me understand the character better. As the book went on, things slowly became more clear and I learned what they were going through and how hard it was for them. I still have a few questions, but everything is mostly cleared up. And I like knowing how these people feel.
This book was really eye-opening for me. I never knew this side of people before. Most would not like to talk about this either, as I suspect it might bring up bad memories. But that's why this book is so great. It gives you the experience that almost no one goes through. It is such a real and riveting tale- no matter how fictitious is really is.
I have recently learned that the author is transgender as well, and that she wrote this book based on her experience coping with that. That is what I think makes the book all more real. The author knows what she is talking about and understands her character. I admire the author for having the bravery to relive that as she was writing and editing her book. I have gone through some tough experiences in life and whenever I try to revisit those I never can because I get way too emotional. Some of the bravest people in this world are the ones we never notice as brave.
And sometimes the people we never notice or pay attention to are the ones who need it. Amanda has a tough life, so do a lot of people. This book can open your eyes to the world around you and let you see inside others. Anyone and everyone needs to read it. We all need our eyes opened.