For transcending the traditional binary mindset, here is a list of recommended nonfiction written by and/or about transgender or nonbinary people. This list was made as an addition to the Transgender Nonfiction list.
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Indiana native P. Carl's impassioned memoir reflects on his difficult, yet triumphant, journey of transition. This issue-oriented narrative addresses social issues like privilege and acceptance with brutal honesty.
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Heyam writes about the history of gender non-conformity in a large range of world cultures in this engaging, comprehensive history.
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Indigenous trans author Twist's debut poetry collection tackles heavy themes like death and trauma while still focusing on a hopeful future. Twist's moving use of punctuation and white space heighten her sparse yet sharp writing.
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Trans poet Charles queers her poetry both by writing in Middle English and by utilizing frequent typos to describe trans experiences in a world that has historically denied transgender people vocabulary to talk about their bodies, feelings, and very existences.
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An anthology of essays written by 19 transgender, nonbinary, agender, genderfluid, and intersex authors. These personal stories celebrate queer love and the powerful joy of gender euphoria.
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This moving memoir chronicles Ferguson's life and transformation from misunderstood gender creative child to renowned trans activist, author, and filmmaker. Through personal experiences, Ferguson thoughtfully advocates for an inclusive and fluid understanding of sex and gender that goes beyond the binary.
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A collective of life stories focusing on people of varying backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities, this book gives voice to individual transgender experiences.
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This book discusses American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, covering major movements, writings, events, and key figures.
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Award-winning sociologist Arlene Stein follows four individuals who have scheduled top surgery on the same day at the same South Florida plastic surgery office. Interviews with trans men, medical and psychological experts, and activists of past and present help Stein offer modern insights on gender and identity.
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Perhaps one of the earliest openly gay trans men, Lou Sullivan's meticulously kept diaries recount his life from adolescence to his untimely AIDS-related death in 1991. His diaries are a celebration of queer life, sensuality, and gender self-determination.