{"product_id":"all-the-things-they-said-we-couldnt-have-stories-of-trans-joy-9781839971495","title":"All the Things They Said We Couldn't Have: Stories of Trans Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTrans people deserve to hear stories of joy and hope, where being trans doesn't have to be defined by fear and dysphoria, but can be experienced through courage, freedom, and the love and acceptance of their chosen families. T. C. Oakes-Monger's vignettes invite readers to find similar moments of joy in their lives. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransition has not been a linear journey for me; my joy has come in seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a world where trans people often face fear and dysphoria, it is essential to showcase stories of joy and hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing trans can be a journey of courage, freedom, and the love and acceptance of one's chosen family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT. C. Oakes-Monger's book, \"Through the Cycle of the Seasons: Finding Joy in Transition,\" offers a collection of uplifting and beautifully crafted vignettes that take readers through the cycle of the seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning in Autumn, where leaves shed and identities are challenged, the book moves through the darkness of Winter, its cold days, and the realities of daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, it also highlights the hope and newness of Spring, where possibilities abound and change is embraced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book culminates in the joy of long Summer days and being out and proud, reminding readers of the power joy can bring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebratory and empowering, these stories serve as a reminder that being trans is not limited by fear or dysphoria but can be experienced through courage, freedom, and the love and acceptance of one's chosen family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT. C. Oakes-Monger's book provides a valuable perspective on the journey of transition and offers hope and inspiration to those who are navigating their own paths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 131 x 197 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781839971495\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tash Oakes-Monger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099056173306,"sku":"9781839971495","price":14.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1674221427899_book.jpg?v=1674644316","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/all-the-things-they-said-we-couldnt-have-stories-of-trans-joy-9781839971495","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}