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Janet Mock chronicles the formative years of her life in her early twenties, beginning as a first‑generation student at the University of Hawaii and a dance club worker. She explores her evolving identity and relationships while balancing academics, sexuality and her pursuit of self‑acceptance.
Throughout the memoir Mock recounts her transition to New York City, her challenges and triumphs in the competitive world of magazine publishing, and her growing efforts to advocate for herself and others. The narrative offers insight into the journey of a trans woman of color striving for both personal authenticity and professional success in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Janet Mock
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