Description
Happier as a Woman is not just a story of one woman's transition. It is a story about relationships--those she fostered with herself, those that were hurt, those that were saved, and those that would not have existed if not for Martina's desire to be a mentor, to be the change. Martina made it her mission to pave the way for all of those that would come after her--from women seeking to break through the glass ceiling to fellow victims of emotional abuse--regardless of who they appeared to be on the outside.
It's as though all the emotions she had to bottle up in her youth became more potent with age, and they now tell of a compelling journey of acceptance, self-discovery, and self-love. Martina's story is artfully expressed through letters, anecdotes, and powerful interviews conducted by and written alongside her renowned coauthor, human rights advocate, and memoirist Alicia Partnoy.
Product Details
| Publisher | Cleis Press |
| Publish Date | October 08, 2019 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781627782388 |
| Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.1 X 0.7 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
"Happier as a Woman is a beautiful collection of essays that wander through one transgender woman's life and her journey towards living her authentic life. Through the conversations between the authors, this book illustrates Martina's personal struggles, joys, and the magic of finally being seen as a transgender woman while negotiating other intersecting identities. This book is a great example of the depths of personal exploration that transgender people navigate to be our true selves!" - Dr. Eli R. Green, Founder, The Transgender Training Institute--Dr. Eli R. Green
"Intimate. Global. Intersectional. Ramirez and Partnoy connect the dots across movements for social, racial, gender, economic and environmental justice: a 'discourse of solidarity' that defies single-issue boxes." - Amy Horowitz, activist/scholar/curator--Amy Horowitz
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