Non-Binary Lives An Anthology of Intersecting Identities

ARC given by NetGalley for Honest Review Non-Binary Lives was such an enjoyable read! I'll be honest, it was so full and wordy that it did take me a while to complete, but I'm very glad I did. The essays were well written as well as captivating. I find that personal accounts on gender are much more exciting then the technical jargon we see in other lgbtq non-fiction. As someone who is non-binary I found that not only did this give many different perspectives, but the editors were focused on making it as inclusive as possible. My favorite essay was "The Soft Line In Between" by Jespa Jacob Smith. They speak of the difference in languages and gendered words, as well as finding kinship with other queer and non-binary folks. This is definitely something I'm going to advocate for in my libraries collection, as it is an important subject and could really give people new perspectives!

It's an amazing and important collection of essays, that let me take a look at many other non-binary people's lives and experiences. It's great to read such a book and realize other people go through the same thing I do, so I'd recommend it to any non-binary person out there, even if it's just to see that we are not alone in our way of experiencing ourselves and the world around us. The collection also featured non-binary people older than me and such topics as being non-binary and pregnant or a parent, which gave me a lot of hope for my own future. I will definitely come back to some of the essays and recommend them to my friends and family.