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Finding Nevo

How I Confused Everyone
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Finding Nevo by Nevo Zisin is a deeply personal exploration of Nevo's journey with gender identity, including challenges faced and triumphs achieved. It offers an introspective look into the complexities of coming of age while navigating societal expectations, all portrayed with honesty and hope. This memoir provides an insightful perspective into self-discovery, acceptance, and the courage to live authentically.
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You might enjoy this heartfelt and insightful memoir if you're interested in stories about identity, self-discovery, and the journey of exploring gender in a society that often misunderstands it. Written by a young voice with authenticity and courage, it offers a unique perspective that is both educational and inspiring, making it a valuable read for those looking to understand more about gender diversity and the challenges faced by young people today.

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Finding Nevo

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Meet Nevo: girl, boy, he, she, him, her, they, them, daughter, son, teacher, student, friend, gay, bi, lesbian, trans, homo, Jew, dyke, masculine, feminine, androgynous, queer.

Nevo was not born in the wrong body. Nevo just wants everyone to catch up with all that Nevo is.

Personal, political and passionate, Finding Nevo is an autobiography about gender and everything that comes with it.

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Finding Nevo is celebrated as a compelling and honest coming-of-age story detailing the author's journey of self-discovery and identity. Readers praise Nevo Zisin's insightful storytelling, filled with raw honesty, humour, and empathy, emphasising its potential as a learning tool for both queer individuals and those seeking to understand queer identities. This autobiographical work is noted for its uplifting message, engaging narrative, and impact on readers, making it highly recommended.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925381184

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Nevo Zisin is a 20-year-old activist, student, writer and public speaker with a particular focus on issues surrounding gender, sex and sexuality. Assigned female at birth, Nevo has had a complex relationship with gender, transitioning to present as male at the age of 17, undergoing different medical interventions and now identifying outside of a female / male gender binary. They work particularly with children as a youth leader and through running programs and workshops in schools. They are also a contact point in the Jewish community for other children and families confronting issues of gender and sexuality in their own lives. Finding Nevo is their first book.

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