Becoming Nicole
The Transformation of an American Family
New York : Random House, [2015]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: xix, 279 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
"The Maines were a middle-class, hard-working, politically conservative New England couple whose lives felt complete when they adopted identical twin sons. As toddlers, Jonas was the son Kelly and Wayne Maines expected, but Wyatt was only interested in girls' clothes and toys. By age five, this conflict was tearing Wyatt--and the family--apart. Today, Wyatt is Nicole. She and Jonas are now graduating from high school. This is the story of a journey that could have destroyed a family, but instead united them. It's the story of a mother whose instincts told her her child needed love and help. It's the story of a Republican, NRA-member father who overcame confusion and fear to become a vocal advocate of trans rights. It's the story of a brother who always loved and accepted his sister. And, especially, it's the story of a young girl who found the courage to be herself. "-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects:
Transgender people -- United States.
Transgender youth -- United States.
Gender nonconformity -- United States.
Families -- United States.
Transgender people -- United States.
Transgender youth -- United States.
Gender nonconformity -- United States.
Families -- United States.
ISBN:
9780812995411 (hardback)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
SOCIAL SCI LGBTQ+ Nut | Ballentine Indoors | Nonfiction | In |
SOCIAL SCI LGBTQ+ Nut | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Nonfiction | In |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-267).