Are you the parent of a trans-identified youth? It’s an expanding and not so exclusive club (welcome Elon!). With the exponential increase in children and young adults deluded by the idea that they were born in the wrong-sexed body, the ranks of parents of these kids are also expanding rapidly.
I have to offer another endorsement for Marchiano’s Motherhood book. This is such a smart, funny, & touching read, even—or especially—for those of us with teens or adult children. I’ve never been a big fan of books about motherhood, but this one is such a smart, Jungian take on what motherhood does to & for women. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, & also please note that Lisa will be participating in the next Gender: a Wider Lens retreat this fall with Sasha Ayad & Stella O’Malley.
Interesting list... thanks for the recommendations. Am wondering why you didn't include Abigail Shrier's book - "Irreversible Damage". Seems like it is a must-read for any parent grappling with these issues.
I think it's because this article is about media and books that *aren't* about trans topics. I'm sure it would have been included on a list specific to the topic as it's basically required reading in this camp.
I would be so bold as to add ‘Love and Responsibility’ to that list. It’s a phenomenological study of the human experience of love, sex and relationships. It was written in the 1950s and can be quite dense as it’s an academic work but has a lot of very relevant insights today and cuts to the heart of the cynicism of today about sex and love.
yes! I have started to explain to people that I use Standard English pronouns, which refer to sex, not gender. Teens especially are astounded by this explanation…since they have been conditioned to think that misgendering someone is akin to a hate crime
YES ! Agreed... drop the pronouns and use only reality. SHE. Strangio is an adult human female who identifies as a male. She can call herself any name she chooses... but female she remains. I don't do pronouns that aren't based on biological reality. We ALL need to adopt that strategy... truth.
I agree. That was my only issue with this otherwise great zippy article full of good ideas. Chase is a woman (a terrible terrible woman). But, maybe the author didn't know that.
Add The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman tracing the cultural origins of the ideas underpinning trans ideology to their European roots 200 years ago.
I have to offer another endorsement for Marchiano’s Motherhood book. This is such a smart, funny, & touching read, even—or especially—for those of us with teens or adult children. I’ve never been a big fan of books about motherhood, but this one is such a smart, Jungian take on what motherhood does to & for women. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, & also please note that Lisa will be participating in the next Gender: a Wider Lens retreat this fall with Sasha Ayad & Stella O’Malley.
Interesting list... thanks for the recommendations. Am wondering why you didn't include Abigail Shrier's book - "Irreversible Damage". Seems like it is a must-read for any parent grappling with these issues.
I think it's because this article is about media and books that *aren't* about trans topics. I'm sure it would have been included on a list specific to the topic as it's basically required reading in this camp.
I would be so bold as to add ‘Love and Responsibility’ to that list. It’s a phenomenological study of the human experience of love, sex and relationships. It was written in the 1950s and can be quite dense as it’s an academic work but has a lot of very relevant insights today and cuts to the heart of the cynicism of today about sex and love.
Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I am going to check some of these books out.
I loved Lessons in Chemistry. It was a great beach read.
Regarding referring to Chase Strangio with “he/him” pronouns.
She is a woman.
Using incorrect pronouns for people validates and normalizes trans ideology.
We, as gender critical people need to hold the line that sex is real and immutable and that we will not comply with tra ideology.
yes! I have started to explain to people that I use Standard English pronouns, which refer to sex, not gender. Teens especially are astounded by this explanation…since they have been conditioned to think that misgendering someone is akin to a hate crime
otherwise, an excellent list and I can’t wait to read some of these. Historical context is especially appreciated!
YES ! Agreed... drop the pronouns and use only reality. SHE. Strangio is an adult human female who identifies as a male. She can call herself any name she chooses... but female she remains. I don't do pronouns that aren't based on biological reality. We ALL need to adopt that strategy... truth.
I agree. That was my only issue with this otherwise great zippy article full of good ideas. Chase is a woman (a terrible terrible woman). But, maybe the author didn't know that.
‘Maybe the author didn’t know that’
I hadn’t thought of that.
It would be a good thing for the author to edit...
absolutely. Edit please.
Adding The Coddling of the American Mind. It explains SO much about this younger generation and their inability to handle anything they don't like.
And it's relevant to Canada, the UK, and other countries too.
Add The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman tracing the cultural origins of the ideas underpinning trans ideology to their European roots 200 years ago.
I also recommend The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F$ck. It’s fantastic for parents too. It really helped me through all of this.
Thank you! I loved the dry comic/ cynical tone. Perfectly captures the ‘you couldn’t make this stuff up’ ludicrousness of it all!
This couldn't be more timely. Marcus Aurelius is in fact on my new reading list!