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Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen

Arin Andrews, Joshua Lyon
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Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014

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Arin Andrews, Joshua Lyon

Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

970L

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Super Short Summary

Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen is a memoir by Arin Andrews with Joshua Lyon. It chronicles Andrews' experiences as a transgender teen navigating personal, social, and medical challenges. The book provides insight into Andrews' journey with identity, acceptance, and advocacy, highlighting the broader issues faced by transgender individuals.

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,861 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen by Arin Andrews and Joshua Lyon receives praise for its candid and heartfelt exploration of a transgender teen's journey. Readers appreciate its honest portrayal of challenges and triumphs. However, some note areas lacking depth in emotional introspection. Overall, it's valued for raising awareness and fostering understanding.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen?

Readers interested in Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen are likely to appreciate personal memoirs exploring identity and self-discovery. Fans of books like Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky or Being Jazz by Jazz Jennings will resonate with its honest, heartfelt narrative.

4.3

2,861 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

970L

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