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None of the Above

Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary
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None of the Above by Travis Alabanza is a raw and profound memoir that explores the complexities of identity beyond traditional gender binaries. The author shares personal experiences and reflections on society's limitations, offering insights into the nuanced realities of navigating life as a non-binary individual. Through a mix of vulnerability and resilience, the book challenges preconceived notions of gender and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in personal narratives that explore identity, gender, and the navigation of societal norms. The author offers vulnerable and insightful reflections on their life experiences, providing a compelling memoir that challenges conventional understanding and encourages deeper empathy and awareness.

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None of the Above

An electric memoir about what it means to live outside the gender boundaries imposed on us by society, from the award-winning trans writer and performer

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A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: POLITICS

'No memoir like it' - Independent

'Travis Alabanza writes with such generosity and ease even the most provocative suggestions start to seem obvious . . . Profound and funny' - SHON FAYE

'Will challenge, empower and move your soul' - Glamour

'Lucid and glorious' - YRSA DALEY-WARD

In None of the Above, Travis Alabanza examines seven phrases people have directed at them as a Black, mixed race, non-binary person. Some are deceptively innocuous, some deliberately loaded or offensive, some celebratory; sentences that have impacted them for better and for worse; sentences that speak to the broader issues raised by a world that insists that gender must be a binary.

Through these seven phrases, Travis Alabanza turns a mirror back on society, giving us reason to question the very framework in which we live and the ways we treat each other.

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The book by Travis Alabanza is praised for its candid and complex exploration of gender, offering a refreshing and nuanced perspective. It's noted for challenging societal norms with generosity and humour, while resonating deeply with diverse communities and encouraging self-understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838854331

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 154g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Travis Alabanza is a writer, performer and theatre maker. Their theatre shows Burgerz, Overflow and Sound of The Underground were all received with critical acclaim, winning Total Theatre Award at Edinburgh Fringe, streaming to over 22 countries and being included in over 20 syllabuses. They have given talks on race and gender across the world including at Harvard, Oxford and Bristol - with their impact in the LGBT+ community being noted in the Forbes 30under30 list, Dazed100 and a recent Attitude magazine 100 list.@travisalabanza | travisalabanza.co.uk

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