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A New York Timesbestselling author's sparkling memoir of changing genders whilst remaining a feminist. Reasons for Transitioning: Want to impress good-looking ex; Want to upset good-looking ex; Bored of existing wardrobe, looking for excuse to buy all-new clothes that don't fit in a new way; Younger siblings getting too much attention; Neoliberalism??; Want to sing both parts of a duet at karaoke; Something about upper-body strength; Excited to reinforce a different set of sexist stereotypes; Cheaper haircuts; Just love layering shirts ... From the beloved writer behind The Toastand Slate's 'Dear Prudence' column comes a personal essay collection exploring popular culture, literature, religion, and sexuality. With wit and compassion, Daniel Mallory Ortberg revisits beloved cultural and literary figures in the light of his transition.
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Something That May Shock and Discredit You, Daniel Mallory Ortberg
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Mallory Ortberg
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 1913348148
- ISBN13
- 9781913348144
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Humor, Autobiographies & Memoirs, LGBTQ+, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Transgender
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- A New York Timesbestselling author's sparkling memoir of changing genders whilst remaining a feminist. Reasons for Transitioning: Want to impress good-looking ex; Want to upset good-looking ex; Bored of existing wardrobe, looking for excuse to buy all-new clothes that don't fit in a new way; Younger siblings getting too much attention; Neoliberalism??; Want to sing both parts of a duet at karaoke; Something about upper-body strength; Excited to reinforce a different set of sexist stereotypes; Cheaper haircuts; Just love layering shirts ... From the beloved writer behind The Toastand Slate's 'Dear Prudence' column comes a personal essay collection exploring popular culture, literature, religion, and sexuality. With wit and compassion, Daniel Mallory Ortberg revisits beloved cultural and literary figures in the light of his transition.