Between
Trigger Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-83796-084-2 (ISBN)
The lives of transgender people have evolved into a talking point in wider society. Many people now have an opinion on trans issues; however, most have not informed that opinion by speaking to a trans person first-hand.
Between is a memoir told from the perspective of a mother and her transgender son, with the aim of destigmatizing and humanizing transgender people and the issues they face. Gemma is the first to admit she knew nothing, and felt vulnerable and uneducated, while Leo explains that he always felt different and how hard it was for him to face his family, his friends and the world.
Their story provides an honest insight into what it’s really like to come out, tell people, get help, grow up and live as a trans person, as well as what it feels like to parent a trans person. It beautifully illustrates the issues, pain, struggle and joy for trans people and their parents, and is a must-read for those in the same shoes, and those who want to be better friends and allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
Gemma Telford is a 51-year-old marketing consultant with her own marketing agency. She has been shortlisted for a number of industry awards, including the Growth Accelerator Business of the Year award. Gemma has more than 3,000 contacts on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmatelford/) and more than 2,000 followers on Twitter (@gemmaitmarketng). Leo Telford is a 20-year-old student studying sociology at the University of East Anglia.
Introduction – Why we've written the book; a view from both of us.1. Coming Out – The story of Leo's birth and early life.
2. Growing Up – Gemma's expectations of having a girl, and how she felt discovering she hadn't got one. Leo's description of what it means to be trans and the fact that it's not a choice.
3. Getting Help – Our experience with our GP and family counselling sessions at Tavistock.
4. Meeting Mermaids – Our introduction to Mermaids, our first time meeting other trans parents and kids, and the relief we both felt.
5. Everything is Changing – The closure of Tavistock, and our experience there. Leo's experience taking hormones and undergoing top surgery.
6. Becoming an Advocate – Taking part in photography projects with Charlotte Hadden and Amanda Searle through Mermaids; Leo participating in a Sky News documentary, as well as speaking at and attending various Pride events.
7. Where Are We Now? – Leo's life now, including life at university, physical changes and ongoing treatment.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.03.2024 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 139 x 215 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83796-084-4 / 1837960844 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83796-084-2 / 9781837960842 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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