Hamer, Alexandra
To Be A Girl: A - transgender girl's - breathtaking fight to - survive as herself in - Victorian England.
- ISBN 13:
- 9781739906009
- author:
- Hamer, Alexandra
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alexandra Hamer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 350
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
In 1874, at just four-and-a-half years old, Thomas Stanton begins to question the name that has been given to her. She feels an inexplicable sense that 'Thomas' is not the right fit, and that everyone around her - including her own mother - seems to be thinking of her as a boy. This early intuition sets in motion a remarkable journey of self-discovery, as Thomas struggles to understand what it means to be a girl inside a body that doesn't feel like hers. As she grows older, the challenges become increasingly daunting. The societal norms of the time are unforgiving, and the prospect of puberty looms large, threatening to erase her very identity. With no clear path forward, Thomas must find a way to navigate this treacherous landscape, all while holding on to the hope that she can be loved for who she truly is. This powerful and poignant story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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