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Jennifer Finney Boylan's latest memoir 'Cleavage' is a reflection on transgender life

2025/3/13
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Jennifer Finney Boylan: 我的新书《乳沟》不仅仅是对跨性别身份的探讨，更是对成长、变老以及家庭关系的反思。通过这本书，我希望读者能够理解，跨性别者的生活不仅仅是关于转变，还包括转变之后的生活体验。我经历了从男性到女性的转变，但更重要的是，我从一个有秘密的人变成了一个没有秘密的人。这种转变让我更加真实地面对自己和他人。 Robin Young: 珍妮弗的书探讨了爱与友谊的力量，同时也揭示了自我怀疑的来源。她通过分享自己的故事，帮助读者理解跨性别者在面对社会压力时的内心挣扎。她的经历不仅是个人成长的见证，也是对跨性别群体的深刻洞察。 Andrew Limbaugh: 珍妮弗·芬尼·博伊兰是跨性别群体的重要声音。她的新书《乳沟》不仅讲述了她作为跨性别者的成长经历，还探讨了她与孩子的关系，尤其是当她的孩子出柜为跨性别者时，她的内心反应。这本书为读者提供了一个深入了解跨性别生活的窗口。

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This chapter explores Jennifer Finney Boylan's journey of growing older as a transgender woman, comparing her experiences to those of her childhood. It delves into the significance of her transition, emphasizing that transition is not the sole defining aspect of a transgender person's life. The chapter also highlights the challenges and triumphs of connecting her 'before' and 'after' selves to live a complete life.
  • Jennifer Finney Boylan's new memoir, Cleavage, reflects on growing old as a trans woman.
  • The book explores the challenges of connecting 'before' and 'after' selves.
  • The author discusses the differences between being a man and a woman from various aspects of her life.

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Jennifer Finney Boylan's 2003 memoir She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders was about her new life as a woman. Since then, Boylan has become a prominent transgender voice. Her latest memoir, Cleavage: Men, Women and the Space Between Us, picks up where her last one left off. In today's episode, Boylan speaks with NPR's Robin Young about transgender rights in today's political climate. She also talks about how there is much more to a trans person's life than their transition, and the challenge of connecting "befores" and "afters" in order to live one life.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)