Transitional: My Story

Transitional is a powerful and heartfelt book by Munroe Bergdorf, a transgender activist and model, that draws parallels between society and her own experiences to bring us closer to a shared consciousness. It is a riveting blend of memoir and manifesto, and is praised for its articulate and wise writing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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Elizabeth Day


Review:

"A riveting blend of memoir and manifesto, I found myself dog-earing every page. Elizabeth Day's prose is profound, articulate, and beautifully real. Attitude is a clever, moving book that packs a lot into its 194 pages. The Guardian describes it as "transitional," a clever, moving book that packs a lot into its 194 pages. Munroe Bergdorf began transitioning in 2009 with the sole goal of being perceived as the gender by which she identified. More than a decade later, Bergdorf believes that transitioning is an ingrained part of the human experience, not a process that only trans people go through. In this life-affirming and heartfelt book, the activist and model draws parallels between society and her own experiences, told through the lens of adolescence, sexuality, gender, relationships, identity, and race, to bring us closer to a shared consciousness.


Praise for the Author:

"Bergdorf is proof that speaking up for what you believe in can provoke real change. Vogue praises her as "a phenomenon." Owen Jones, Guardian, calls her "a powerful and unstoppable new force. The world should take notice." Teen Vogue hails her as "one of the UK's most committed and outspoken transgender activists." Stylist magazine also recognizes her as "one of the most influential transgender activists working today."


Conclusion:

"Attitude is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of gender identity and the importance of advocating for inclusivity and equality. Bergdorf's powerful storytelling and insightful commentary make this book a valuable addition to the literature on these topics."

Weight: 166g
Dimension: 185 x 197 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526630322