{"title":"Laverne Cox","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaverne Cox\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling insight into personal transformation and advocacy through her memoirs. Her works blend candid storytelling with reflections on identity, resilience, and the pursuit of self-acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect deeply personal narratives that illuminate broader social issues, exploring themes of courage and transcendence. These books invite contemplation on the power of authenticity and the journey towards embracing one's true self.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"transcendent-by-laverne-cox-9781529999778","title":"Transcendent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-time Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox shares her journey as a transgender woman in Hollywood, confronting childhood trauma, shame, gender identity, her transition, body image issues, her search for romantic love, deep-seated feelings of unworthiness, and ultimately, healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaverne Cox is a powerhouse in the fight for transgender rights and representation - but her path from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement was anything but easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving a childhood full of trauma, dealing with depression, and working at a drag restaurant in New York City for seven years, Laverne was turning forty and felt it was time to throw in the towel when it came to being a Hollywood star - then she booked the character of Sophia Burset in \u003cem\u003eOrange is the New Black\u003c\/em\u003e. Her world changed overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe made history as the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy, starred in a range of high-profile shows, and became the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy as executive producer on \u003cem\u003eLaverne Cox Presents - The T Word\u003c\/em\u003e. A red-carpet fashion icon, podcast host, and fearless advocate, she uses her stardom to champion LGBTQ+ rights, whether on Hollywood's biggest stages, her personal channels, or at Supreme Court hearings. And she's only getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTranscendent\u003c\/em\u003e, you will experience life in Laverne's shoes, from her childhood abuse to making her big break, dealing with Hollywood bureaucracy, feeling lonely in a world that is unaccepting, and finding her voice through the chaos of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflection, we can heal and fight for equality, right alongside Laverne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638509813996,"sku":"9781529999778","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529999778-transcendent.jpg?v=1779073456"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laverne-cox.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}