YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school, from harrowing haircuts and finally the right haircut to the intersection of gender identity and sexuality--and through tiny everyday moments that all led up to Theo finding the term "nonbinary," which finally struck a chord. "Have you ever had one of those moments when all of a sudden things become clear...like someone just turned on a light?" A whole spectrum of people will be drawn to Theo's storytelling, from trans or questioning teens and adults, to folks who devoured Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe or The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson, to any person looking to dive a little deeper into the way gender can shape identity. Throughout the book, Theo's crystal-clear voice reminds the reader that it's okay not to know, it's okay to change your mind, and it's okay to take your time finding your way home. "We are all just trying to find a place to call our own. We are all deserving of comfort and safety, a place to call home."
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By Theo Parish
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school, from harrowing haircuts and finally the right haircut to the intersection of gender identity and sexuality--and through tiny everyday moments that all led up to Theo finding the term "nonbinary," which finally struck a chord. "Have you ever had one of those moments when all of a sudden things become clear...like someone just turned on a light?" A whole spectrum of people will be drawn to Theo's storytelling, from trans or questioning teens and adults, to folks who devoured Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe or The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson, to any person looking to dive a little deeper into the way gender can shape identity. Throughout the book, Theo's crystal-clear voice reminds the reader that it's okay not to know, it's okay to change your mind, and it's okay to take your time finding your way home. "We are all just trying to find a place to call our own. We are all deserving of comfort and safety, a place to call home."
Popular Reviews(2)
Reviewed by IsaEin mutigmachendes Graphic Novel über Selbstfindung und Selbstakzeptanz. Einfühlsam, lebensbejahend und relatable.
Reviewed by DanielaEinfach großartig, mitfühlend und herzerwärmend! "Am Anfang heißt Theo noch nicht Theo. Sondern weiß nur, da stimmt was nicht. Mädchenkleider fühlen sich an wie Maskerade. Ein maskulines Kostüm für die Comic Con ist irgendwie echter. Aber ist das alles nur eine Frage der Kleidung?" Die Graphic Novel ist so toll illustriert und zeigt sensibel, den nicht immer leichten Weg zu sich selbst und wie man sich im eigenen Körper richtig wohl fühlt. Auch zeigt uns die Geschichte, wie wichtig unsere Familie und Freunde, auf dem Weg sich selbst zu finden, sind und welches Schubladen-Denken doch zum Teil noch in der Gesellschaft zum Thema Geschlechterrollen vorhanden sind. Ganz klare 5 Sterne von mir und eine große Empfehlung für einfach ausnahmslos jeden!