Book description
Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this winning first-of-its-kind memoir. Now with a reading group guide and an all-new afterword from the author!
In this revolutionary first-of-its-kind memoir, Arin Andrews details the journey that led…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Some Assembly Required as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book because it is so personal.
Arin Andrews tells of his journey—from his confusion to his decision to make his transition. Along the way, I was drawn by his tales of acceptance by his mother, his brother, and some very religious cousins.
The book not only taught me about transgender issues and feelings, but it is also full of heart. And it is funny at times!
From Russell's list on acceptance and transgenders—two very related topics.
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