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About a Girl

A mother’s powerful story of raising her transgender child. With a foreword by Georgie Stone

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About a Girl

By: Rebekah Robertson
Narrated by: Rebekah Robertson
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 In 2000, Rebekah gave birth to twin boys, George and Harry. But as they grew older, their preferences began to show, and by the age of three it was clear Georgie was drawn to anything that was pretty or had a skirt that could swirl.

Before long Georgie was insisting that she was a girl and became distressed that she had to hide who she really was when she began school. Soon the bullying started and she would come home in floods of tears, begging her mother to help her.

Rebekah and her husband, conflicted about how to proceed and overwhelmed by fear, united in their determination to help her live freely and fearlessly. To ensure Georgie had access to medical support they sought permission for her to begin puberty-blocking medication. Their case was the start of the long road to justice for transgender children in Australia and became the basis of the 2013 landmark decision to remove the Family Court's jurisdiction.

Georgie has gone on to become one of the brightest stars of the Australian youth leadership landscape through her advocacy work. And Rebekah founded Transcend, a support network for transgender kids and their families in Australia.

Part memoir and part inspirational message of hope for those navigating a similar path, About a Girl is a thought-provoking and profoundly moving true story. Above all, it is a celebration of family and the values that unite us all.

'A remarkable document of an Australian civil rights landmark and a moving testament to the ferocity of parental love.' - Benjamin Law Activists Biographies & Memoirs Gender Studies Politics & Activism Social Sciences Marriage
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I loved this book from start to finish. You could really hear the love in Rebekah's voice and what she said for her two children and it was truly an inspiration to hear how she had fought for them and how Georgie had been through so much just to be accepted for who she is. Of course it goes without saying that it really shouldn't be necessary in today's world to have to go through so much just to live your life in a way that you feel is right but until such a point where people can, it is such a relief to have people like Rebekah and Georgie advocating for those that follow in their footsteps.

A truly inspirational story I couldn't put down

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Such an uplifting story of strength and love. It’s a beautiful story of knowing what is right and going for it, even when so much is against you. Well worth a listen. I think it also shows the true hardship of being a transgender child, and the strength they show just to be themselves. Love will win.

Wonderful!

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what a fantastic listen. very well narrated, very emotional. A very brave young woman indeed!!!

An amazing true life story of a young woman

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This is an amazing story of what it’s like to support someone with gender dysphasia, I am just starting my journey and found it inspirational
The love warmth and devotion shown by Georgia’s parents shows no limits
Thank you for everything you have done for the community
A compelling read

Compelling

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In many ways it’s sad it’s true, but for the outcome! Amazing battle and opened my mind to the horrible prejudice that is still rife in today’s society. Hat off to the Robertson/Stone family; society could learn a lot from you all.
A good read - thank you for opening my mind.

What a story!

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