Trans Power

Juno Roche

SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLARI BOOK PRIZE 2020

'Staggeringly visionary' ATTITUDE
'Essential reading' CHARLIE CRAGGS
'Not to be missed' AMELIA ABRAHAM
'An absolute gem' FOX FISHER
'Beautiful' CHRISTINE BURNS

'All those layers of expectation that are thrust upon us; boy masculine femme transgender sexual woman real are such a weight to carry round. I feel transgressive. I feel hybrid. I feel trans.'

In this radical and emotionally raw book Juno Roche pushes the boundaries of trans representation by redefining 'trans' as an identity with its own power and strength that goes beyond the gender binary.

Through intimate conversations with leading and influential figures in the trans community such as Kate Bornstein Travis Alabanza Josephine Jones Glamrou and E-J Scott this book highlights the diversity of trans identities and experiences with regard to love bodies sex race and class and urges trans people - and the world at large - to embrace a 'trans' identity as something that offers empowerment and autonomy.

Powerfully written and with humour and advice throughout this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of gender and how we identify ourselves.