She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders (Unabridged)
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4.4 • 10 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Narrated by the author with two afterwords: one written and read by Deirdre Finney Boylan, and one written and read by Richard Russo
The provocative bestseller She’s Not There is the winning, utterly surprising story of a person changing genders. By turns hilarious and deeply moving, Jennifer Finney Boylan explores the territory that lies between men and women, examines changing friendships, and rejoices in the redeeming power of family. Told in Boylan’s fresh voice, She’s Not There is about a person bearing and finally revealing a complex secret. Through her clear eyes, She’s Not There provides a new window on the confounding process of accepting our true selves.
“Probably no book I’ve read in recent years has made me so question my basic assumptions about both the centrality and the permeability of gender, and made me recognize myself in a situation I’ve never known and have never faced . . . The universality of the astonishingly uncommon: that’s the trick of She’s Not There. And with laughs, too. What a good book.” —Anna Quindlen, from the Introduction to the Book-of-the-Month-Club edition.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A master class in wit, wisdom, and the wild, wonderful journey of becoming yourself over 40 years, Jennifer Finney Boylan’s She’s Not There is more than a memoir. She offers an intimate and honest look at the complexities of transitioning and its impact on family, friendships, and mental health. With a real eye for detail and a comedian’s sense of timing, she deftly balances intense self-reflection with funny, lighter moments. Her relationship with her two sons and wife Deirdre—which is still going strong—is particularly moving, showing how love can endure even as identities shift. As much about the power of love and acceptance as it is about gender, She’s Not There is a groundbreaking memoir that lets us in on what it can mean to be transgender. Fans of Redefining Realness by Janet Mock and Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride will love the frankness and candor of this ultimately uplifting journey of self-discovery.
