Surviving Transphobia

Surviving Transphobia is an anthology by transgender and gender nonbinary celebrities and experts on endurance during times of severe hostility, offering loving support and speaking to allies. They are activists, actors, athletes, authors, lawyers, doctors, nurses, therapists, sex workers, clergy, diplomats, and military veterans of many ethnicities, socioeconomically, and geographically.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The transgender and gender nonbinary community faces relentless persecution, perpetuated by those who seek to confine us to the shadows, closets, or even worse. In the face of this hostility, Surviving Transphobia emerges as an anthology, featuring the voices of transgender and gender nonbinary celebrities and esteemed experts who have weathered severe adversity. Through heartfelt narratives, we share the moments of vulnerability, bullying, neglect, and discrimination that have shaped our lives, showcasing our unwavering determination and the strategies we have employed to thrive, even in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Our support extends to you as you navigate the depths of pain and embark on the quest for joy. We also engage in conversations with our allies, a diverse group comprising activists, actors, athletes, authors, lawyers, doctors, nurses, therapists, sex workers, clergy, diplomats, and military veterans. Our backgrounds span various ethnicities, socioeconomic circumstances, educational levels, and geographical locations. Some of us are neurodivergent, while others face disabilities or chronic illnesses. A few of us are HIV+ or have lived abroad.

Despite the adversities we have faced, we have survived. Here, we share our stories and insights, offering hope and empowerment to those who may be facing similar struggles. If we can overcome such obstacles, it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Together, we can forge a path toward a future where transgender and gender nonbinary individuals are celebrated, respected, and fully embraced.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787759657