Carrie Kills A Man: A Memoir

Carrie Kills A Man* is a memoir about a transgender rock singer who killed a depressed suburban dad, exploring the lessons learned from renouncing privilege and power. It highlights the reality of being a trans person in a world that often exploits their identity, and shares the experiences of coming out, navigating trans parenthood, and gender-bending pop stars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: 404 Ink

Carrie Kills A Man* is a powerful exploration of the challenges of growing up in a society that often rejects and marginalizes individuals who don't conform to traditional gender norms. It delves into the emotional toll of throwing a hand grenade into what appears to be a perfect life, revealing the profound lessons learned when one renounces privilege and power. In a world where the visibility of transgender individuals is often overshadowed by the prevalence of ghost sightings, bad actors exploit this lack of understanding to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and discrimination. However, this narrative offers a different perspective, one that comes from a person who is living the reality of being transgender.

The story encompasses a range of experiences, from coming out and navigating the complexities of trans parenthood to the exhilarating world of gender-bending pop stars, fashion disasters, and even embodying the character of Velma Dinkley. It is a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to rip it up and start again. Through her fearless, frank, and often humorous storytelling, Carrie invites readers to witness the triumphs and struggles of a transgender individual in a society that often seeks to silence and erase their existence.

*Spoiler Alert: The man who was killed in the story was, in fact, me.

Dimension: 192 x 129 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912489558