Somewhere Under the Rainbow

by Kelly L Price, Jayce Price, Cate Byers (Editor)

This is a story of unconditional love under extraordinary circumstances. In the autumn of 2018 I took a transgender boy I had met only once out to lunch, anticipating becoming an adult friend and mentor to him as he worked his way through college and his transition. I ended up becoming his mother. He and I tell this tale together. We try to approach serious topics - mental health issues, gender related healthcare, college concerns, dating, siblings, and so forth - with humor and candor. We explore the integration of an unexpected addition into a family from both points of view and we look at how being transgender colors everything Jayce does. "Kelly and Jayce Price have written a fantastic, authentic book on a timely the day-to-day challenges and joys of being – and raising! – a transgender son. Told with wit, painful honesty, and alternating perspectives, Somewhere Under the Rainbow will offer guidance to parents raising trans children while striking a responsive chord with those who are in the process of transitioning.” -Carrie Goldman, author of What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear “The story you are about to read is life changing. Let it sink into your heart. Let it change you. This story is about courage and agape love, blended with humor. Read it twice.” -Laci Marie Basel, Laci Speak & Sing “Somewhere Under the Rainbow is a book the world needs to better understand what it means to be transgender and the importance of chosen family. Kelly and Jayce bring their individual perspectives into one collective story. Together they show what the power of love and education can do. I laughed, I cried, and I highly recommend this book.” -Sara Cunningham, Author of How We Sleep at Night, A Mother’s Memoir, and Founder of Free Mom Hugs. www.freemomhugs.org “Two strangers walked into a restaurant and left with not just a belly full of noodles, but with a growing love, as family. These two intertwined perspectives on the beautiful story of transformation, acceptance, and love will fill your heart.” – Representative Brianna Titone, Colorado HD 27 "A triumphant story of love, family, and second chances, this heartwarming memoir by a mother and son is a blueprint for how we can all better support trans youth." -Amanda Jette Knox, Author of Love Lives Here

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 11, 2021

Reviews

[Grace Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radical acceptance and the power of love

Real—that sums up this book in one word. Other words that come to. I do are raw, courageous and powerful. As Jayce and Kelly told their story of finding each other and welcoming Jayce into their family I am struck by the power of love. If we all practiced radical acceptance of our kids, our family and everyone we meet the world would be a much better place. Plus, this book is funny AF!

[Jaclyn Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an honest & respect filled book! I both laughed and learned quite a lot.

[Tweller83 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic book about a specific time in one family's life. I found the Price family to be extraordinary in the way they just took in more kids who needed them and yet at the same time, just so real. The writing is extremely funny, especially Kelly's parts and yet so thoughtful at the same time. Each chapter is told first from Kelly's point of view and then from Jayce's point of view so sometimes it seemed just a tad repetitive but still so very readable. I loved that the interactions between the siblings weren't left out. Since Jayce was already 18 when he went to live with the Price's and all their other kids were younger, it could have gone horribly wrong, leaving out the fact that Jayce is a trans boy. But his brother and sisters really opened their arms up to him too, just extraordinary. I also learned things which I hope to remember and apply in my own life. Highly recommend! I'm so grateful to my daughter-in-law for suggesting and lending me her copy of this book to read.

[Kelly Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read!

A hilarious lighthearted take on family life with transgender kids. Some practical tips are sprinkled throughout. Joyful and fun! Highly recommend.