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In Between
Just after World War II, a child in Detroit found no words to describe the mismatch between body and soul. It would be decades before Kate Birdsall claimed her true self and transitioned, at 65.
In Between is Kate’s story. As Kate made her way through jobs, homes, and relationships, she and our culture slowly developed the vocabulary to express who she was. By turns practical and personal, In Between shares a story more often lived than told.
When Kate finds the love of her life as her true self, it proves that not every transgender story is a tragedy. Now adapted as the feature film Strictly for the Birds, Kate’s story is an inspiration for anyone who has ever been relegated to the category of Other.
In Between is Kate’s story. As Kate made her way through jobs, homes, and relationships, she and our culture slowly developed the vocabulary to express who she was. By turns practical and personal, In Between shares a story more often lived than told.
When Kate finds the love of her life as her true self, it proves that not every transgender story is a tragedy. Now adapted as the feature film Strictly for the Birds, Kate’s story is an inspiration for anyone who has ever been relegated to the category of Other.
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2021
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May 4, 2022
The author and her wife were at our local film festival with the film based on this book. After seeing the film, I had to get this book for my non-binary child and their trans partner. Kate was trans before we had the words for this. She was confused and always felt out of place as a man. I applaud her for sharing her journey and making it easier on younger people like my child. We all stand on the shoulders of those before us. Thank you Kate.
September 28, 2021
Kate's memoir about being born transgender 20 years before the word existed is engaging and heart-felt. I highly recommend this book for grandparents and parents who have a child who is "in between."
November 29, 2021
Amazing story
I love this telling of Kate's story. I've had the opportunity to meet Kate and Andrea and they're lovely women. I'm so happy to have been able to read Kate's history, and wish them both many more happy years together!
I love this telling of Kate's story. I've had the opportunity to meet Kate and Andrea and they're lovely women. I'm so happy to have been able to read Kate's history, and wish them both many more happy years together!
September 27, 2021
This book is amazing! I loved it!!!!!!!
October 6, 2021
A very personal story of bravery in facing unknown territory. Well told and a window into one person's journey to finding her true self.
December 21, 2021
Documentation of a complex journey
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