Man Alive

Name: Man Alive
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786890887
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A True Story of Violence, Forgiveness and Becoming a Man

By Thomas Page McBee

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Summary

Man Alive by Thomas Page McBee is a poignant memoir that explores the author's personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Thomas, a transgender man, delves into questions of masculinity and identity through his transition. The narrative intertwines his personal experiences with broader reflections on gender and violence, offering profound insights into what it means to be truly oneself.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a deeply personal exploration of gender, masculinity, and identity. Through reflective memoir-style storytelling, the author shares poignant insights into his journey of self-discovery and transformation, offering a unique perspective on what it means to truly become oneself.

A wry, tender memoir by one of the leading voices on transition and masculinity.

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If he is to become a man, what sort of man should Thomas Page McBee be? To find out, McBee must confront the suffering he has endured at the hands of men: the abuse he endured as a child from his father, and the violent mugging which almost killed him as an adult.

Standing at the brink of the life-changing decision to transition from female to male, McBee seeks to understand these examples of flawed manhood, and reclaim his body on his own terms.

Powerful, uplifting and profound, Man Alive is a story about transformation; about freedom, and love, and finding the strength to rebuild ourselves as the people we are meant to be.

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Man Alive by Thomas Page McBee is praised for its lyrical exploration of manhood and transformation. Critics appreciate McBee's empathetic narrative that delves deeply into personal identity, love, and acceptance, describing it as both sincere and enlightening. The memoir stands out for its candid and nuanced portrayal of gender and self-discovery, resonating with readers as a powerful testament to resilience and growth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786890887

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 157g

Pages: 176

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Thomas Page McBee

About the Author

Thomas Page McBee was the 'masculinity expert' for VICE and has written the columns 'Self-Made Man' for the Rumpus and 'The American Man' for Pacific Standard. His essays and reportage have appeared in the New York Times, Playboy, The Atlantic, Glamour, Salon, and Buzzfeed, where he was a regular contributor on gender issues. Man Alive won the LAMBDA Literary Award and was named a Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, NPR Books, and BuzzFeed. He lives in New York City, where he works at the editor of special projects at Quartz. www.thomaspagemcbee.com @thomaspagemcbee

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