As Beautiful As Any Other [electronic resource] : A memoir of my body
Kaya Wilson2021
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When Kaya Wilson came out to his parents as transgender, a year after a
near-death surfing accident and just weeks before his father's death, he was met
with a startling family history of concealed queerness and shame.
This is a trans story.
As Beautiful As Any Other weaves this legacy together with intimate examinations
of the forces that have shaped Wilson's life, and his body: vulnerability and
power, grief and trauma, science and narrative.
This is also my story.
In this powerful and lyrical memoir, Wilson makes a case for the strength we
find when we confront the complexities of our identity with compassion. As
Beautiful As Any Other is a trailblazing debut of remarkable beauty, insight and
candour.
Praise for As Beautiful As Any Other
'Transformative, sentimental, witty, and wonderfully authoritative. An intimate
and stirring account of experiences at once universal and unique, from a
perspective that's crucial to our understanding of ourselves, our r...
Main title:
Author:
Kaya Wilson, Author
Imprint:
Australia : Picador Australia, 2021
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781760986032
Language:
English
BRN:
439021
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |