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Nia Chiaramonte

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Nia Chiaramonte, co-author of 'Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in our Families and Communities and auther of new memoir, I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening,' brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and her lived experience as a transgender woman to her writing. Nia and her wife Katie encourage us to embrace the Queerness of our family, take ownership of our journey, and use our voice to bring light to our communities.

As co-founders of Love in the Face, Nia and Katie extend their book's mission through mentorship, ceremonial services, and faith and workplace consulting, creating safe spaces for transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals to thrive. Drawing from her 20-ye ...more

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	Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities by Nia Chiaramonte (Goodreads Author), Katie J. Chiaramonte 4.63 avg rating — 35 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening 4.67 avg rating — 24 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of Nib: A Story about Finding Yourself 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Mountain in the Sea

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The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

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If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity

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What a compressive, historical view of a legendary man. I appreciated the direct quotes used often and the fast moving pace of this biography.
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I appreciated the insight into Drew's childhood. For many of us who idolized her growing up it was nice to know the ups and downs. While this book, reads less like a memoir, she lets us know at the beginning that it's more about vignettes and glimpse ...more
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As someone who is queer and grew up in a highly Evangelical community I appreciated Don's nuanced approach to faith and its impact on our lives in a positive way as well as its negative effect in our culture. ...more
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