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The Gender Games

The problem with men and women, from someone who has been both

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The Gender Games

By: Juno Dawson
Narrated by: Juno Dawson
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About this listen

Winner of the UK Black Pride Literary Prize for Non-Fiction Diva Awards 2017.

As seen on Transformation Street.

'It's a boy!' or 'It's a girl!' are the first words almost all of us hear when we enter the world. Before our names, before we have likes and dislikes - before we, or anyone else, has any idea who we are. And two years ago, as Juno Dawson went to tell her mother she was (and actually, always had been) a woman, she started to realise just how wrong we've been getting it.

Gender isn't just screwing over trans people, it's messing with everyone. From little girls who think they can't be doctors to teenagers who come to expect street harassment. From exclusionist feminists to 'alt-right' young men. From men who can't cry to the women who think they shouldn't. As her body gets in line with her mind, Juno tells not only her own story, but the story of everyone who is shaped by society's expectations of gender - and what we can do about it.

Featuring insights from well-known gender, feminist and trans activists including Rebecca Root, Laura Bates, Gemma Cairney, Anthony Anaxagorou, Hannah Witton, Alaska Thunderfuck and many more, The Gender Games is a frank, witty and powerful manifesto for a world in which everyone can truly be themselves.

The Gender Games has been optioned by SunnyMarch Productions to be turned into an original television series, written by Rose Lewenstein.

©2017 Juno Dawson (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Critic reviews

"Opens minds, breaks down myths and vaporises prejudice - I loved it!" (Rebecca Root, star of Boy Meets Girl)

"Funny, thoughtful and honest...I read most of it on the train and had to stifle laughs every few pages." (Stylist)

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I enjoyed that the narrator was the author, so her emphasis and tone added nuances to the meaning that made her true meaning clear. Easy to engage with. An easy listen in that it was compelling. Contains useful advice.

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I loved this book so much. Juno shares her life experience in such an open, personal and funny way. She’s a fantastic writer so it’s a great story and as an additional bonus you get to learn lots about the experiences a trans person might have and get a chance to become a more authentic ally if you’re a cis person or even just less prejudiced as a first step. Thanks for your honesty and openness Juno!

Brilliant, heartwarming and eye opening

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a great book to listen to, I love Junos narration and the book has some excellent points. everyone should read this book

brilliant book

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This is a fantastic listen. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in gender. It's written with a great understanding of how gender effects people everyday; making you question the world around you. The writing is hilarious and entertaining throughout.

Hilarious and informative

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Part memoir, part social and societal study on the impact of Gender. This was a really fascinating read. I'm glad I chose to listen to the Audiobook. Juno's friendly and conversational writing style/ narration, helped me navigate easily through the vast topics this book covers.

I'd definately urge everybody to listen to this book. It is a book that definately makes you think; about the true societal impact of Gender norms.

A Book That Really Makes You Think

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