This book has been unbelievably impactful to my transition and my experience and understanding of gender. I’ve recommended it to all the trans people I know. Heyam is one of the most thoughtful and careful writers I can think of, and it was such a breath of fresh air to witness them examine the subjects of history and gender with such nuance.

I’m going to be thinking about the people, stories, ideas laid out in this book for a long, long time.