{"product_id":"transitions-a-mothers-journey-paperback","title":"Transitions: A Mother's Journey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eﾉlodie Durand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEvan McGorray\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Anne learns that her 19-year-old is a transgender man, she struggles to understand her son's new identity. A new landmark in nonfiction comics, \u003ci\u003eTransitions\u003c\/i\u003e is a sympathetic, informative, and moving story of a family's journey to acceptance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I thought I was open-minded... The news of my child's gender change hit me like a tidal wave, sweeping away all my certainties. Sweeping away the comfort of my tidy little life.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen university biologist Anne Marbot learns that the 19-year-old she raised as \"Lucie\" is a transgender man named Alex, she's overwhelmed by questions. \u003ci\u003eHow can this be? Who put these ideas in your head? What if you regret it? Am I overreacting? How will your grandparents react? Why didn't I see it coming? Why is this so easy for others? Am I a bigot? What does gender really mean, anyway? How can I be the parent my child needs?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt soon becomes clear that Alex is not the only one embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The road is not easy, and sometimes their relationship is bitterly strained. But Alex is sure of himself, and Anne is determined to be strong for his sake. With time, she too will be transformed, rediscovering her identity as a mother in profound new ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith grace and sensitivity, award-winning graphic novelist ﾉlodie Durand (\u003ci\u003eParenthesis\u003c\/i\u003e) captures the unique journey of well-meaning loved ones who struggle to reconcile new gender identities with their old assumptions. Deeply researched and drawn from true experience, \u003ci\u003eTransitions\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read companion for allies and families navigating trans issues and a compassionate roadmap to acceptance.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eﾉlodie Durand is an artist and illustrator, for both children and adults, who has been working for over 15 years. She graduated from the School of Decorative Arts of Strasbourg and the University of Paris VIII. After debuting with the international award-winning graphic memoir \u003ci\u003eParenthesis\u003c\/i\u003e, she has also drawn the children's series \u003ci\u003eLes grandes ann馥s\u003c\/i\u003e among other projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752395014432,"sku":"9781603095181","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a55d25ce29a4520ccdd808e8570084c4.webp?v=1779994725","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/transitions-a-mothers-journey-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}