{"product_id":"transitions-a-mothers-journey-9781603095181","title":"Transitions: A Mother's Journey","description":"\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 \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 Élodie 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Élodie Durand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Top Shelf Productions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.60w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781603095181\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2023 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/03\/2023 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eÉlodie 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 années\u003c\/i\u003e among other projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Productions","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42365728751731,"sku":"9.7816E+12","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_9e624add-32b9-4792-a44b-8fbe619041cf.jpg?v=1727911178","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/transitions-a-mothers-journey-9781603095181","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}