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    Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man by Thomas Page McBee
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    A compelling, beautifully written memoir that challenges and enriches our understanding of masculinity - quick to read, but sure to spark plenty of thought.

    'Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man' by Thomas Page McBee explores masculinity through the lens of the author's journey to become the first trans man to fight at Madison Square Garden for a charity event. McBee delves into the complexities of gender conditioning and self-reflection, inviting readers to examine their own perceptions of masculinity and what it means to be a man. Through his experiences in boxing and transitioning, McBee challenges societal norms and sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of exploring masculinity in the modern world.

    Mendez Boxing gym was wedged between anonymous buildings in the Flatiron, under one of those ubiquitous green Manhattan awnings that signal perpetual construction. Though it was just a few blocks nort...
    August 2018
    224 pages

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    Man Alive by Thomas Page McBee
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    A luminous, heartfelt, and honest memoir about becoming yourself and defining your own masculinity - perfect for fans of intimate, brave, and exquisitely written life stories.

    "Man Alive" by Thomas Page McBee is a poignant memoir that delves into the author's personal journey of transitioning from female to male. McBee's writing style is described as sensitive, courageous, and insightful, touching on themes of family violence, gender identity, and self-discovery. Through McBee's introspective narrative, readers are taken on a journey of love, compassion, and resilience, exploring what it means to be alive and true to oneself.

    “You can tell me anything,” Mom said, her eyes wide, a flush creeping up her neck. Her cursive was bubbly, effervescent, recording everything I said. 1985–1990. The dates, she said, were for her recor...
    September 2014
    174 pages

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