Luna
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.54 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316733695 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She was my brother." Regan has always been there for her transgender brother, Liam, sacrificing her needs for his, but when he announces that he is ready to "transition" into Luna permanently, Regan is not sure she can handle the consequences. I couldn't help it. Liam realizes that in order for his sister to be free, he, too, must free himself to become the woman who lives inside him. However, when the attractive new guy in chemistry class shows an interest in Regan, she wishes her sibling would just go away and give her a chance to live her own life. She has been his confidant all her life, letting Luna dress in her room, buying underwear for her when Liam couldn't, and givi
But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and provocative, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance.. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night-in the secrecy of his basement bedroom Liam transforms himself into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Now, everything is about to change-Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon
"Bought it for a class and it was great" according to Budget buyer. I had to buy this book for a class. I ended up needing to read this book in parts. I had to read along with the class. it turns out, I could not stop reading it! this was a book about a trangender boy that had his life together on the outside but was broken on the inside. it really reflects what families today and back then would be going through. it was such a great read.. "Great story; solid information" according to Dave Parker. "Yeah, I loved her. I couldn't help it. She was my brother!"Here is a wonderful book for teens (targeted for 15 and older) who need a healthy introduction to transgender. It is fiction. It is also educational. The story blends a broad spectrum of general problems of teens with the stresses of coming out transgender. Hidden in the story is a pretty complete Transgender 101.The story is written from the perspective of Regan, a female high school sophomore. Her brother Liam, a brilliant senior, can't stand the person he is during the day. His true self, Luna, reveals herself only at night. For years, Liam h. A Good Read When I bought the book I had already read numerous glowing reviews of it and quite a lot of people recommended this book to me. The thing I love most about this book, is that you don't have to be a teenager to understand it. But especially if you're a GLBT person, you'll relate better to the main character's feeling of loneliness, depression and wanting to be free. The story starts out slow and the flash back gives enough information of the mom's character and hints of how Luna has always been there. The sister character is almost unreal though, probably because I have never meet anyone with siblings who