Why people recommend it
Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt is a powerful non-fiction book that chronicles the remarkable transformation of an American family raising transgender twin children. On The Book Review, Pamela Paul hosted author Amy Ellis Nutt for an in-depth discussion about the book, highlighting the poignant story of a young child who always knew she was female despite being assigned male at birth. Paul praised the book repeatedly, emphasizing how powerfully the narrative captures the emotional and legal struggles the family faced, including a landmark lawsuit to change state laws in Maine regarding discrimination and equality. The conversation also explored the subtitle and broader themes of the book, noting that the transformation of the family involved profound changes for every member, including the twin brother. Through these thoughtful podcast segments, the book is recommended as a deeply moving human document that illuminates the complexities of identity, parental love, and the ongoing fight for acceptance. Listeners are introduced to a groundbreaking case study in transgender youth that challenges societal preconceptions and offers an intimate look at the courage required to live authentically within a supportive family structure.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 4 mentions
“what happens when one set of twin boys realizes he is a she Amy Ellis nut will be here to discuss her new book becoming Nicole the transformation of an American Family Nicole even as Wyatt was always who she was a twin who really liked girls things who in the beginning called herself a girl boy”
“she is the author of becoming Nicole the transformation of an American Family”
“it took them filing a lawsuit to actually get the law changed in the state of Maine you said um eventually Wayne I think the transformation um in your subtitle transformation of an American family is as much about um Wayne as it is about Nicole”
“um and it's a story very powerfully told in becoming Nicole the transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis nut Amy thanks again”