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Bergman is known as an activist, a gender-jammer, a performer and celebrated writer on queer and trans issues, such as her acclaimed work, Butch is a noun. Her new collection of essays is by turns contrarian, witty and informed about the politics and the personal experiences encountered in 21st century queer and trans life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This isn't going to be a great review, this is the first book that I have ever read that challenges gender stereotypes. I am not trans but identify as bi-sexual so alot of the actual subject matter was new to me, but I was gripped from page 1. The story that gradually emerges of Bears Jewish childhood and his acceptance of his queerness (and its evolution), his daily struggles and his lifes work is eye-opening and very challenging. I would like to think that it changes not only how I view trans people but everyone who doesn't fit into a a convenient, socially acceptable stereotype. The last essay - of a speech he presented for Trans Rememberence day is afirming and joyous.
A brilliant read.
A brilliant read.
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The Nearest Exit Might Be Behind You
29 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
I am trans and I transitioned almost six years ago. Bear speaks to my experiences, both in interactions with others and my interior struggles with facing both transition and life after transition. I am a peer counselor leading a support group and I will recommend this book and use it in bringing up issues to discuss in our group.
While the book consists in a number of essays that each stand on their own, together they speak to the trans experience, no matter where you are on the spectrum. While I identify as a trans woman, I would recommend this book as good reading for anyone to learn of the trans experience or to understand themselves.
While the book consists in a number of essays that each stand on their own, together they speak to the trans experience, no matter where you are on the spectrum. While I identify as a trans woman, I would recommend this book as good reading for anyone to learn of the trans experience or to understand themselves.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Gender schmender, it's all relevant anyway
14 Nov 2010
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This book will make you laugh, and then make you think really deep thoughts, often at the very same time. Bergman says some really profound things about gender. Zis essay about New Years shows how ze handled a bad situation brilliantly with positive actions that taught everyone involved a valuable lesson, including the reader. I might be biased because I'm transgender myself, but this book has things to teach anyone who not only wants to learn about what it means to be transgender, but what it means to be human, as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable for any reader who is intrigued by the intersections of gender and sexuality
4 April 2010
Format:Paperback
In this impressive follow up to hir first book, "Butch is a Noun", Bear writes about the many complexities and nuances of gender and sexuality as it applies to hir life. The essays in this book range from dark to humorous, from deeply personal to abstractly philosophical, and Bear's clear writing (and dry wit) give insight into areas of gender and sexuality that are not typically discussed. An enjoyable read for anyone who enjoys or is interested in 'gender jamming'.
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