Overview
""All I want is a proper body . . . "" Born as biologically female, Nathan spends his formative years facing questions without answers, social ostracism from his peers, and incomprehension from his family-because from as early as he can remember, he knows he has been born in the wrong body. But, as his family comes to recognize, a physical identity is harder to change than a piece of clothing or a haircut. So from the moment he is at last supplied with a professional term for his self-diagnosis-""gender dysphoria""-he is able to leave behind his complicated psychological history, the challenges of his self-harming, and his struggles with sexual identity, and begin the difficult process of claiming his true self. Based on a true story, at first hand, Call Me Nathan issues a moving call for understanding, a powerful denunciation of prejudice, and a celebration of everything it means to love.
Full Product Details
Author: Catherine Castro ,
Quentin Zuttion
Publisher: SelfMadeHero
Imprint: SelfMadeHero
ISBN: 9781914224010
ISBN 10: 1914224019
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 31 March 2022
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Castro's debut with artist Zuttion (The White Lady) is a deeply empathetic coming-of-age tale, based on the real life experiences of Castro's friends . . . This heartfelt and accessible work will appeal to any reader grappling with personal identity or processing revelations within their own family.-- Publishers Weekly (3/2/2022 12:00:00 AM)
""The medical transitioning process that Nathan wants to undergo is discussed in clear, clinical detail . . . Moments shared from the parents' perspective could help others in their place understand and accept what their children are going through.""-- ""Booklist"" (5/9/2022 12:00:00 AM) ""Castro's debut with artist Zuttion (The White Lady) is a deeply empathetic coming-of-age tale, based on the real life experiences of Castro's friends . . . This heartfelt and accessible work will appeal to any reader grappling with personal identity or processing revelations within their own family.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"" (3/2/2022 12:00:00 AM)
The medical transitioning process that Nathan wants to undergo is discussed in clear, clinical detail . . . Moments shared from the parents' perspective could help others in their place understand and accept what their children are going through. -- Booklist (5/9/2022 12:00:00 AM) Castro's debut with artist Zuttion (The White Lady) is a deeply empathetic coming-of-age tale, based on the real life experiences of Castro's friends . . . This heartfelt and accessible work will appeal to any reader grappling with personal identity or processing revelations within their own family. -- Publishers Weekly (3/2/2022 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Catherine Castro is a reporter for Marie Claire. The author of several books, her investigations have led her to explore gender issues around the world. Quentin Zuttion is a widely published illustrator and artist who cites Brecht Evens, Julie Maroh, and Egon Schiele among the influences on the airily physical style of his work.
