Reflections on a story

                                                                            

                                                       Some Assembly Required-The Not So Secret
                                                                    Life of a Transgender Teen
                                                                        By Arin Andrews

I just want to say that after reading this book it has changed my whole understanding of people who are transgender. I would highly recommend it for anyone who is a transgender, or anyone who is thinking of a sex change. I also think it's a great resource for anyone who wants to understand their lives better.  A transgender is a person who identifies with or expresses a gender identity different from the one that they are born with. I never really understood what happened when someone wanted to be a different sex other than what they were born as. This book has opened my eyes and has definitely educated me more on this subject.  Arin explains his story in a memoir and he talks about all of the struggles he has throughout his childhood growing up as a girl, but in a boy's body.I can't imagine how confusing this would be to anyone growing up this way.  The story is definitely an eye opener for everyone. It would especially be a good resource for those who are trying to explain their views to their parents and family. I loved this book, and it is a true story written by the author. It is a reminder that self acceptance sometimes needs to be changed in order to live a happy life. There is in fact "Some Assembly Required."