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Summary
The provocative best seller She's Not There is the winning, utterly surprising story of a person changing genders. By turns hilarious and deeply moving, Jennifer Finney Boylan explores the territory that lies between men and women, examines changing friendships, and rejoices in the redeeming power of family. Told in Boylan's fresh voice, She's Not There is about a person bearing and finally revealing a complex secret. Through her clear eyes, She's Not There provides a new window on the confounding process of accepting our true selves.
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- Jamie
- 01-03-18
Inspiring novel of MTF transition
I found the book very inspiring because I am transgender and can totally relate to the problems Jenni dealt with. Unfortunate not all transgender women have been as blessed as her with respect to friends and family support. So at times I found myself crying more over how I wished my life could be at least that easy. Still I loved the book, and believe it is a wonderful insight in the reality and pain transgender women must endure to be happy.
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- Cameron
- 08-05-17
Lost me
Although I enjoyed the overall story, there were too many little tangents and unnecessary details that got in the way of the story. I also didn't care for the narration, especially some of the character voices that seemed a little over the top.
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- Drew
- 27-02-18
Eek. Mildly annoying
I couldn’t handle more than 3 chapters in this book. Get the paperback if anything because the audible will make you cringe and want to tear your friggin cochlears out. The jokes are ‘trying’ to be funny but they’re not clever, just cheesy and elementary. Still haven’t found a full length book that educated people on trans with a good story behind it. I had no idea what was going on half the time in this try-too-hard-comedy
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- Leah
- 22-04-16
Journey in poetry speak.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Probably not. There was so much 'poetic' sounding speaking that I couldn't hear what the point was. It wasn't until the later parts that the reading turned less cheesy and more...the way we speak when sharing our journeys.
Would you recommend She's Not There to your friends? Why or why not?
No. It went off subject too often with details of things that had nothing to do with the story. Very distracting.
Which character – as performed by Jennifer Finney Boylan – was your favorite?
Nora. Sweet Nora. And Grace. The conversation at the restaurant about tore my heart in two. It was so raw and so painful. Bless her heart.
Did She's Not There inspire you to do anything?
No.
Any additional comments?
I wanted to hear about actual experiences from start to finish on this journey so I could learn something. Everything from dancing on the opposite side, the medical, to what was eye-opening from being a man, to being reborn as a woman.
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- Stephen Julius
- 17-01-19
bad voices from the reader..
bad voices from the reader plus she skips around way to much not very good
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- Antonio Conner Sr
- 23-10-18
Gender bender
Book was great and real raw straight to the the truth in how transgender feel in this world.
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- Abraham
- 22-07-18
Very Funny, entertaining, and interesting
This book was unexpectedly entertaining, considering the topic. Really enjoyed it, would definitely recommend giving it a read
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-18
Essential
Thoughtful, sensitive, and humorous reading by Jenny Boylan. The afterward by Russo is just as thoughtful and helps deepen the meaning of Jenny's tale.
I'm just starting my third listening. It's that good.
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- Edward dotzel ll
- 12-04-18
She is not there... excellent
This book was very insightful. As a mother whose son was at first “only gay,” to now starting on the path to transition, it was helpful in understanding what he may be going through. I love and support my son with all my heart and wish only that he be happy and true to who he really is. Thank you for sharing your story.
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- Kelly Houske
- 16-07-17
Amazing insights!
Jenny captured the essence of transition with the highs and lows and ultimately the peace that comes in the struggle.
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