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Boys Like Her: Transfictions

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I wish I lived in Western Canada so I could have a chance to see Taste This (the performance troup whose work is showcased in this book) in action! The four members give some great memoirs and assorted stories of growing up different in terms of gender and sexuality. I wanted the book to go on and on because every story makes you stop and rethink the terms of gender forced upon us by society. And don't even get me started on the pictures!!! :)

This book is brilliant! For me at least it was like coming home. The stories are diverse, spectacular literary snapshots of life in the shadowlands of gender. It was confirmation and a challenge and I just can't recommend it enough.

I don't usually like collections (they are often too uneven) but this one truly stands out from the pack. It is consistently beautiful writing, each of the stories meshing together well - kudos to the editor who pieced this one together! The photos are also excellent. It's wonderful to read some challenging (without being academic), entertaining and beautiful. This book sets the pace for the next generation of queer writers. My pick for a Lambda award, personally.

"Boys Like Her" is a GREAT BOOK!!!! It's incredibly well-written, each member of Taste This has their own unique voice in their writing and it makes for very eclectic, great reading, and the photographs are awesome!!!! This book and the contents of it definitely shine some light on transgender and gender issues in general, and that info is much needed!! This book helped me to come to terms with my own gender identity, and made me feel proud about whoever/whatever I am!!! :D All the members of Taste This are AWESOME!!!! So go buy this already!!!!

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book... even if you can't relate to transgenders you can relate to the emotions and raw reality expressed among the pages. Great book, easy read, highly recommended!

I saw Lyndell play with Ember Swift a year ago and more recently we got the book from a friend of Ember's. I borrowed it and read it practically in one sitting cuz I couldnt put it down. It's transfixing, they way they write and I love how it's from 4 different view points, sometimes touching on the same event. It's hard to find in actual stores so please pick it up online! or go to one of Ember's shows if her and Lyndell are comin near you, it'd definitely definitely worth it!

This book made me laugh cry and smile, i was moved, amussed, and captivated! The photos kept me up at night. The honesty of the authors tempted me to write and express myself as openly as they do. A wonderfully yummy read! lizzie

No matter what your gender or identification(butch, femme, trans, etc..) you'll find this book to be one of the most touching/thought- provoking books you've ever read.

This book is amazing. When I first began reading this book I couldn't put it down. The stories tell a tale of four very different people who have gone through many obsticles.I would Highly recommend this book.

this book gave a face and a story to trans politics. it made me think more about my self and how to live more freely.