Due to a passing in the family a few years ago and my subsequent health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for years after the bereavement. Thank you for the opportunity.

After many times of trying to read this book, I ended up declaring it a DNF. It wasn't what I expected. I thought I was getting a book about the history of the transgender child for a lay person. But it read like a dull textbook for someone in the field of women and gender studies. That's fine, if that's what you're looking for and expecting. But not what I wanted. No hard feelings against the book from me, but just not what I thought it would be.

Histories of the Transgender Child by Julian Gill-Peterson, is a must-have resource. While most people would not dare to come near this subject, Julian does so with ease. The terminology is spot on and not offensive in any way. This would be the place to start, anyone wanting to learn about transgender history. Transgender children’s voices are now being heard across the world. With more and more parents jumping on board to help their kids, this would be an illuminating and eye-opening read. While this is one of a few, if not the only book in its genre and field. I was shocked at how much I was able to learn. Being part of the transgender community, I knew at the age of 5 that I wasn’t the sex I was assigned at birth. Back in the 90s, it wasn’t very common. Being open about being trans* has only now been brought to light within the past few years. Knowing how children think and operate before, can help them live the lives they were born to in the body they were suppose to be in. Overall, this book does a wonderful job diving deep into the rich history of the transgender child. It brings the past to light and makes the present known. What will the future hold for these children?

I wanted to thank Net Galley for allowing me to read this rich and informative book.