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Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard Paperback – 2 Nov. 2017
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Reading age12 - 15 years
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Print length304 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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Dimensions14.4 x 2.3 x 21.2 cm
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PublisherWren & Rook
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Publication date2 Nov. 2017
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ISBN-101526360683
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ISBN-13978-1526360687
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The writing is lively and personal, the advice given is not preachy but rather practical and down-to-earth ― The School Librarian
Must read...Tran Mission: My Quest To A Beard is Alex Bertie's moving memoir ― NME
Must read...Tran Mission: My Quest To A Beard is Alex Bertie's moving memoir ― NME
Book Description
A brave and ground-breaking first-hand account of the life, struggles and victories of a young transgender man, as told by YouTuber Alex Bertie.
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I guess we should start at the beginning. I was born on 2 November 1995. The doctors in the hospital took one look at my genitals and slapped an F on my birth certificate. 'F' for female, not fail - though that would actually have been kind of appropriate given present circumstances.
When I was 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some kind of lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time.
Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking male hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
When I was 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some kind of lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time.
Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking male hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
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I guess we should start at the beginning. I was born on 2 November 1995. The doctors in the hospital took one look at my genitals and slapped an F on my birth certificate. 'F' for female, not fail - though that would actually have been kind of appropriate given present circumstances.
When I was 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some kind of lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time.
Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking male hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
When I was 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some kind of lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time.
Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking male hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
About the Author
Alex Bertie is a 21-year-old transgender YouTuber from rural Dorset. While attending school aged 14, he started making videos on sexuality and gender identity, continuing to do so with weekly uploads. His YouTube channel, TheRealAlexBertie, now has almost 300,000 subscribers, he has 72,000 Instagram followers and 47,000 Twitter followers.
Alex has worked with organisations such as Childline and Stonewall, and has been recognised by the Independent, YouTube magazine TenEighty and trans publication FTM Magazine.
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Product details
- Publisher : Wren & Rook; 1st edition (2 Nov. 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1526360683
- ISBN-13 : 978-1526360687
- Reading age : 12 - 15 years
- Dimensions : 14.4 x 2.3 x 21.2 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 319,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2017
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I'm about halfwayhrougj Alex's book and it's really good. I'm not trans but I have a friend who is... so I'm fairly well up on a lot of the issues. I think the book will be a great help to anybody wanting to get an understanding of the multiple issues involved... whether to help themselves.. or family and friends... or even if you don't know any transgender people. Alex writes in an easy to read way. I was already aware of Alex from his you tube videos and reading his book is a delight.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2017
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I've not read it but I've flicked through the pages. It's an inviting looking book; personable, well illustrated, professional. Alex has done a really good job by the looks of it. It seems very honest and well written, appealing very much to its target audience and the wider public.
It will hopefully get a good read from the person it's being given to!
It will hopefully get a good read from the person it's being given to!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2017
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Wow, what a great read from a first time author, funny, emotional and informative it gave me a new insight on trans issues. I would recommend this book to anyone, and if you get the chance check out his YouTube videos too.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2018
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I really wish I was able to read this book from start to finish but it just wont stay on the Library shelf or my desk for long enough!!
It's a professional but inviting,well illustrated, funny, emotional and informative book.
A MUST for young people, adults, parents and grandparents, teachers and peers.
It's a professional but inviting,well illustrated, funny, emotional and informative book.
A MUST for young people, adults, parents and grandparents, teachers and peers.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2017
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Well done Alex! This book is a triumph. Thank you for wanting to share your story.
If you are a trans person or related to or a friend of someone, this is a total gem of a book.
If you are a trans person or related to or a friend of someone, this is a total gem of a book.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2017
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An absolute fantastic book. It helped me understand what my son went through during his transformation. I am so proud of him and admire his courage. Thank you Alex. Much love to you. Hugs xx
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2017
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Excellent! This is an ideal book for young trans people, their parents or anyone interested in understanding the complexity of gender transition. It’s an honestly written account of one person’s journey, packed with sound advice for others.
Five stars!
Five stars!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2019
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The premise of the book is good, the journey from ftm. However!! The book itself reads poorly, more like copied and pasted blog posts rather than a cohesive narrative, which coupled by very childlike fonts and illustrations makes for the realisation that self publishing isn’t always a great thing. Alex manages to reinforce the need for a good editor and even better language skills. What a shame.
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