Before I had the words : on being a transgender young adult
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New York : Skyhorse Publishing, 2017.
ISBN
9781510723061, 1510723064
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Addison Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult Books | 306.768 KER | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | 306.768 KER | On Shelf |
Elmwood Park Public Library - Teen Biography | T BIOG KERGIL, S. | On Shelf |
Forest Park Public Library - Stacks | 305.235 KER | On Shelf |
Glen Ellyn Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | YA 306.768 KER | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Skyhorse Publishing, 2017.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
viii, 257 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781510723061, 1510723064
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At the beginning of his physical transition from female to male, then-seventeen-year-old Skylar Kergil posted his first video on YouTube. In the months and years that followed, he recorded weekly update videos about the physical and emotional changes he experienced. Skylar's openness and positivity attracted thousands of viewers, who followed along as his voice deepened and his body changed shape. Through surgeries and recovery, highs and lows, from high school to college to the real world, Skylar welcomed others on his journey. Before I Had the Words is the story of what came before the videos and what happened behind the scenes. From early childhood memories to the changes and confusion brought by adolescence, Skylar reflects on coming of age while struggling to understand his gender. As humorous as it is heartbreaking and as informative as it is entertaining, this memoir provides an intimate look at the experience of transitioning from one gender to another. Skylar opens up about the long path to gaining his family's acceptance and to accepting himself, sharing stories along the way about smaller challenges like choosing a new name and learning to shave without eyebrow mishaps. Revealing entries from the author's personal journals as well as interviews with his mother, brother, and friends lend remarkable depth to Skylar's story. A groundbreaking chronicle of change, loss, discovery, pain, and relief, Before I Had the Words brings new meaning to the phrase "formative years."
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At the beginning of his physical transition from female to male, Kergil posted weekly update videos on YouTube about the physical and emotional changes he experienced. His openness and positivity attracted thousands of viewers, who followed along as his voice deepened and his body changed shape. This is the story of what came before the videos and what happened behind the scenes. Kergil opens up about the long path to gaining his family's acceptance and to accepting himself, sharing stories along the way about smaller challenges like choosing a new name and learning to shave without eyebrow mishaps.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kergil, S. (2017). Before I had the words: on being a transgender young adult . Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kergil, Skylar. 2017. Before I Had the Words: On Being a Transgender Young Adult. Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kergil, Skylar. Before I Had the Words: On Being a Transgender Young Adult Skyhorse Publishing, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kergil, Skylar. Before I Had the Words: On Being a Transgender Young Adult Skyhorse Publishing, 2017.
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