The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson

What I especially thought was interesting about the difference in David’s and Leo’s perspectives is how you expect that when someone gets to the point where they’re openly transgender, their life will suddenly be a happy ending… when that isn’t always the case. The story has humor but also contains moments that are incredibly poignant and shed light on very real situations, from one’s home life to bullying at school to struggles that many transgender teens go through, whether it’s the fear of disclosing their identity to others or being afraid to take that first step and show their true self beyond closed doors. The characters are so real and engaging and full of depth. There’s so much that I loved about this book.

What I loved about The Art of Being Normal…

Then Leo meets Alicia, and while he find he’s falling hard for her, a part of him is afraid of getting too close… But Leo wants more than anything forget about what happened last February… Along with this, his home life is less than perfect, having a strained relationship with his mother–who never seems to be around to take care of her kids–and desperate to hunt down his biological father. On his first day, Leo is known as that kid who got kicked out of his last school. All the while, David tries to get up the courage to finally tell his parents the truth.

He has a scrapbook filled with mementos and memorabilia–from photos to articles–as inspiration for who he truly wants to be.

Every day, he records the progression of his physical attributes–height, weight, chest, Adam’s apple, penis size–as the threat of puberty looms closer. OL17101579W Page_number_confidence 94.95 Pages 378 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.17 Ppi 300 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20200623143937 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 469 Scandate 20200606045229 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9781910200322 Tts_version 3.The Art of Being Normal, Lisa Williamson’s debut novel, is a story of two boys, whose lives intertwine and who both have one thing in common…ĭavid has a secret, and apart from his two best friends, he’s never told anyone: ever since he can remember, David’s one wish has been to be a girl. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 10:06:34 Boxid IA1822715 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier

The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson