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Sarah McBride

Before speaking at a national political convention about her experiences as a transgender person, the author struggled with the decision to come out - not just to her family but to the students at her university, where she was serving as student body president. She'd known she was a girl from her earliest memories, but it wasn't until a Facebook post announcing her truth went viral that she realized the impact her story could have on the country. Four years later, the author was one of the nation's most prominent transgender activists, walking the halls of the White House, advocating inclusive legislation, and addressing the country in the midst of a heated presidential election. She had also found her first love and future husband, a trans man and fellow activist, who complemented her in every way ... until cancer tragically intervened. This book is the author's story of love and loss and an account of the LGBTQ community's battle for equal rights.--adapted from dust jacket.

Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality

Tomorrow Will be Different

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Megan

“Tomorrow Will Be Different” by Sarah McBride it a touching (and at the same time, devastating) memoir about Sarah’s life from the moment she first came out as trans and into the present. In that span of time, she accomplished many things, including getting transgender people access to health care and prohibiting discrimination. But before Sarah came out to the world, she was the student body president at American University. Sarah had always been interested in politics, and her story starts pre-transition where we get to know her as a fearless and compassionate leader at university. We even learn that Sarah had been working on campaigns and giving speeches since she was very young. It was her early interest in politics that lead her to AU. And it was that very same interest that was also one that stood in the way of her being able to fully be herself. Sarah was worried — understandably so — that coming out as transgender would interfere with her future career as a politician.

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listened to this on audiobook, a really cool story about a delaware icon. learned a lot about trans issues and policies, as well as grief and love. sarah is really cool honestly.

Grace O'Callaghan

Usually I find it so hard to rate non-fiction books. I always feel like I’m rating someone’s experiences when it’s a biography or a memoir. But this was a clear 5 stars to me. 

Sarah McBride’s story is an inspiring yet tragic story as she has fought for LGBTQ+ rights and particularly trans rights and sadly lost her husband to cancer 4 days after they were married. Despite this Sarah has continued to fight for equality and is carrying on her husband’s work and legacy, who was also trans and did so much for the LGBTQ+ community.

There was a really good balance of statistics, politics and personal. I never felt bored reading (listening) to any of it. It was always engaging. McBride shared some shocking statistics with us about trans people and the one that shocked me the most was that 41% of trans people attempt suicide and that that figure halves when they are supported by friends and family. How shocking is that?

I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much whilst reading a book. There were tears of joy for the victories Sarah described, but they were mostly tears of sadness. Of course I know that cancer is present and exists in many people’s lives, and of course you see it in films and TV. I myself know a cancer survivor. But Andy’s story was just so tragic and I cannot imagine what he and Sarah went through. The way Sarah wrote about him, it felt like I knew him.

Whilst there was so much loss in this book, there were uplifting moments. Like when they passed bills to help the LGBTQ+ people, but particularly the ending. Whilst Donald Trump is a disgusting human being who was elected as president in 2016, McBride didn’t give up hope or make it seem like it was pointless to try and step forward when a step has been taken backwards. She believes that allies and the LGBTQ+ community can stand together strong and united and as long as we continue to fight for change, tomorrow will be different.

Please I highly recommend you read this book if you haven’t. It’s so sad but Sarah’s story is incredibly inspiring. Please share it, but particularly I think transphobic people should read this and see the impacts that that transphobia has on people.

Renee Delcourt

Half way through this book I knew I was going to rate this as a five star. I have not read a book that has made me cry THIS much in I don't know how long. Learning about Sarah's journey was absolutely amazing and I have not finished a book feeling this much love and emotion before I think. Sarah is beautifully eloquent and able to explain things in ways all walks of life and ages can understand (even in the more political aspects of the book). I will be recommending this book again and again in an attempt to get someone to read this just so we can talk about it.

Caitlin Berger

I haven’t read a book this fast in ages. I could not put this book down. Sarah’s story and writing is captivating, wholehearted, and inspiring, to say the least. I cried many tears and felt many emotions along the way. I encourage all humans to read this.

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