I Am J - Cris Beam

I Am J

By Cris Beam

  • Release Date: 2011-03-01
  • Genre: Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 31 Ratings

Description

A powerful and inspiring story about a transgender teen's struggle to find his own path -- and love his true self.

J had always felt different. He was certain that eventually everyone would understand who he really was: a boy mistakenly born as a girl. Yet as he grew up, his body began to betray him; eventually J stopped praying to wake up a "real boy" and started covering up his body, keeping himself invisible -- from his parents, from his friends, from the world. But after being deserted by the best friend he thought would always be by his side, J decides that he's done hiding. It's time to be who he really is. And this time he is determined not to give up, no matter the cost.

Reviews

  • The characters in the story really take you on a journey

    5
    By Ms. CQuinnz
    This is totally worth the read for any lgbt person who feels there isn't much fiction for us to read. What's I really like about this author is the way readers are taken to these rural locations and be a kart of the characters adventures.
  • Fantastic

    5
    By Cplay1234
    I Am J is an astounding book. Not only does appeal to that emotional, angsty teenager inside of all of us. It also attaches to each individuals need to be complete. An outstanding read that everyone trans and non trans should read.