First published 2017
Caitlyn Jenner opens her life story as Bruce, a young athlete with Olympic dreams. She traces her path to decathlon gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, when the world knew her as America's greatest athlete. The narrative moves through her multiple marriages and complex relationships with her children, revealing the internal struggle she carried for decades. Jenner describes the mounting tension between her public persona and private truth, leading to her decision to transition publicly at age 65. She recounts becoming the most visible transgender woman in the world, facing both celebration and criticism. The book explores how she navigated family dynamics, media scrutiny, and personal transformation while learning to live authentically for the first time.
Genres: autobiography, memoir, non-fiction, biography-memoir, transgender
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-discovery
Period: 1976, 20th-century, 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing