Man Alive: A True Story of Violence, Forgiveness and Becoming a Man

This memoir is gripping tale of survival and hope. When Thomas decides to transition from female-to-male, he begins by confronting the flawed examples of manhood that have had the most influence on his life; his father that abused him as a child, and a dangerous stranger that almost killed him.

This book is haunting and beautiful, Thomas weaves a visceral story of self-discovery, forgiveness, and what it means to be a man.

( TW: discusses childhood sexual abuse)

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