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My Body Politic: A Memoir by Leslie Feinberg

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My Body Politic: A Memoir

by Simi Linton

4.4 out of 5

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My Body Politic is a powerful and moving memoir by renowned author and activist Leslie Feinberg, whose work has been instrumental in advancing the transgender rights movement. Feinberg's writing is unflinchingly honest and deeply personal, as they share their experiences of living as a transgender person in a world that often refuses to recognize their humanity.

Feinberg's memoir begins with their childhood, where they first began to feel the dissonance between their assigned sex and their true gender identity. They describe the pain and confusion of growing up in a world that didn't understand or accept them.

As Feinberg gets older, they become increasingly involved in activism. They join the Stonewall Riots in 1969, and they go on to become a leading voice in the transgender rights movement. They write and speak out about the need for transgender people to be treated with dignity and respect, and they work to change the laws and policies that discriminate against transgender people.

Feinberg's memoir is a testament to the power of the human spirit. Despite the challenges and injustices they have faced, Feinberg has never given up on their fight for equality. Their memoir is an inspiring and essential read for anyone who wants to understand the transgender experience and the importance of fighting for justice.

About the Author

Leslie Feinberg (1949-2014) was a transgender activist, author, and lecturer. Feinberg's work has been instrumental in advancing the transgender rights movement. Feinberg's most famous work is their memoir, My Body Politic, which was first published in 1996. Feinberg's other works include Transgender Warriors: Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman (1996) and Stone Butch Blues (1993),a novel that was adapted into a film in 2004.

Reviews

"My Body Politic is a must-read for anyone who cares about social justice." - The New York Times

"Feinberg's memoir is a powerful and moving account of the transgender experience." - The Washington Post

"My Body Politic is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the transgender rights movement." - Publishers Weekly

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My Body Politic: A Memoir

by Simi Linton

4.4 out of 5