by Clay Cane
First published 2017
Clay Cane examines his path toward self-acceptance through a series of personal essays. He writes about the conflicts between his faith, sexuality, and racial identity as they clash with what society expects. Cane explores how prejudice limits compassion and understanding in contemporary culture. His writing addresses the increasing violence against transgender women, misunderstandings about racial identity, and ongoing battles over faith and sexual orientation in religious communities. The book documents one man's struggle to find his place when his core identities put him at odds with traditional norms. Cane offers his experiences to help readers move past stereotypes and gain awareness of those who exist outside conventional boundaries. The collection aims to foster consideration and inspire readers to examine how cultural climate can improve, beginning with individual transformation.
Genres: african-american, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, identity-crisis
216 pages · Paperback · Cleis Press
Content warnings: racism, transphobia