Brookins tells their side of the story as an act of resistance against those who would silence them. This book is as much a story of self-discovery and survival as it is a love letter to their younger and current self.
The most compelling threads of the text relate the author’s journey of self-actualization, from questioning ideas of gender to shedding shame ... An inspiring and deeply human work.
Bold ... Though the final product feels slightly underbaked—there’s little narrative thrust—the author’s dazzling voice and sure-footed perspective manage to hold everything together.