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Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters
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Irreversible Damage
is an exploration of a mystery: Why, in the last decade, has the diagnosis "gender dysphoria," transformed from a vanishingly rare affliction, applying almost exclusively to boys and men, to an epidemic among teenage girls?
Author Abigail Shrier presents shocking statistics and stories from real families to show that America and the West have becom ...more
Author Abigail Shrier presents shocking statistics and stories from real families to show that America and the West have becom ...more
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Edit: Yes I read the book. No I will not apologize for disliking it. No I will not apologize for saying "fuck'. No you will not change my mind and I will not change yours. Moving on!
This author and this book are transphobic. I'm disgusted that trash like this is published. This will hurt trans children. Fuck right off. ...more
This author and this book are transphobic. I'm disgusted that trash like this is published. This will hurt trans children. Fuck right off. ...more
I approached this book with some skepticism but found it extremely well written and well researched. I have a trans kid, but since he's one of several in his friend group who've come out, I would be foolish not to understand that what walks like a teen fad and talks like a teen fad...is probably a teen fad. As Buck Angel, well-known in the trans world, puts it in the book "How can we not question it? How can our own community not question it? That's the part that I'm a little bit upset about; my
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This book is absolutely indistinguishable from racist eugenics. It proves the point that transphobia and racism are intertwined. Trans men are men, and not erasing women in any way. Go read Stone Butch Blues, its free and way better.
Aside from the literal cover of the book being an homage to racist anti-black propaganda, trans people exist in all indigenous cultures, including Judaism.
Imposing the WASPy British imperialist values of gender as if they are the only correct way is indeed racist.
The ...more
Aside from the literal cover of the book being an homage to racist anti-black propaganda, trans people exist in all indigenous cultures, including Judaism.
Imposing the WASPy British imperialist values of gender as if they are the only correct way is indeed racist.
The ...more
This book is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I assumed this is going to be another hateful book like Correct, Not Politically Correct: How Same-Sex Marriage Hurts Everyone. It's not. Shrier actually has some important points. Unfortunately those points are clouded by the fact she wrote this book for parents instead of the queer community itself.
Essentially, Shrier claims that there's a phenomenon of young teen girls who struggle with mental health issues, go online, end up believing ...more
Essentially, Shrier claims that there's a phenomenon of young teen girls who struggle with mental health issues, go online, end up believing ...more
Jul 03, 2020
Raine McLeod
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it was amazing
Shelves:
books-every-feminist-should-read,
feminist
This just got added to my list of "Books Every Feminist Should Read" and I loved it.
There is a cult out there that is capturing girls who are told that girls and women are weak and boring, and when we exist in a culture that constantly bombards us with reasons why we should hate our bodies and the pinnacle of femaleness is male acceptance, it's no wonder that girls are trying to opt-out in DROVES, permanently damaging their bodies.
"Other giants of history are similarly vulnerable to a "baptism ...more
There is a cult out there that is capturing girls who are told that girls and women are weak and boring, and when we exist in a culture that constantly bombards us with reasons why we should hate our bodies and the pinnacle of femaleness is male acceptance, it's no wonder that girls are trying to opt-out in DROVES, permanently damaging their bodies.
"Other giants of history are similarly vulnerable to a "baptism ...more
It is harmful and dangerous to LGBT people, especially trans teenagers, who are already at risk. This promotes harmful ideology. It is transphobic.
This is one of the most damaging books around & I suggest you DO NOT READ IT.
This is one of the most damaging books around & I suggest you DO NOT READ IT.
This is a must-read for all parents and teachers.
We recognize that young girls often search the internet for support while struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescence, and discover suggestions that may be misleading or injurious. Parents and teachers must now acknowledge the latest movement that similarly threatens their well-being by imposing potentially harmful behaviors. My daughter discovered solutions to her pains from new “friends” she found in support groups who promoted unhealth ...more
We recognize that young girls often search the internet for support while struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescence, and discover suggestions that may be misleading or injurious. Parents and teachers must now acknowledge the latest movement that similarly threatens their well-being by imposing potentially harmful behaviors. My daughter discovered solutions to her pains from new “friends” she found in support groups who promoted unhealth ...more
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Funny to see the trans extremists come out to slam this book. They obviously haven't read it. Several real trans-people were interviewed for the book.
This book is not transphobic for the simple fact that it is not about trans-people. It's about kids who *aren't trans* and have been convinced they are.
edit: It says in the introduction, p. xviii, "This book is not about transgender adults, though in the course of writing it I interviewed many -- those who present as women an ...more
Funny to see the trans extremists come out to slam this book. They obviously haven't read it. Several real trans-people were interviewed for the book.
This book is not transphobic for the simple fact that it is not about trans-people. It's about kids who *aren't trans* and have been convinced they are.
edit: It says in the introduction, p. xviii, "This book is not about transgender adults, though in the course of writing it I interviewed many -- those who present as women an ...more
Superbly balanced analysis of a difficult twist on transgenderism, namely Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria. Shrier's skills as an investigative reporter are evident. She offers a combination of statistical data along with a broad range of expert opinion mixed with compelling personal accounts. I taught teenagers for over thirty years but learned much about the power of social media coupled with social isolation. I knew very little about the role played by YouTube influencers. Particularly troubling
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this is incredibly transphobic. The author is so worried about why more people are transgender now, maybe it's because a normal human experience is finally being respected and talked about, not because of hate and bigotry.
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I'm glad more people are talking about this despite the consequences. Godspeed, Abigail.
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Jul 16, 2020
Gargee | Sapphire Bubble
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did not like it
Shelves:
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never-ever-want-to-read
This is absolute bullshit and I can't believe someone wrote this, someone edited this AND someone published it. Being trans is NOT a fad. More teenagers are coming out as trans because they see representation and are able to understand that how they feel is not wrong. There is no such thing as a "transgender craze". The fact that a cis woman wrote this transphobic bullshit by interviewing a couple of trans people (and quite possibly twisting their words and taking them out of context) doesn't ma
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The people leaving 1-star reviews don't seem to be referencing the actual content of the book or have even pretended to read it. The author, for instance, refers to adult trans people by their gender id pronouns and names (contrary to the assertions that she does not in another review).
As a long time supporter of trans people, and someone who has friends and family members who are transgender, I read this and expected to really object to the content. I did not. I shared it with a family member ...more
As a long time supporter of trans people, and someone who has friends and family members who are transgender, I read this and expected to really object to the content. I did not. I shared it with a family member ...more
Balanced, well-researched book. Contrary to what some reviewers have claimed, this is NOT a rant against trans people or gender dysphoria. Read the book and learn. I did.
These days, it’s getting a little too easy to call someone a bigot without any supporting evidence and get away with it—even be lauded for it. The 1-star reviews of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier are a great example of this troubling cultural trend. As of today—3 August, 2020—there are 226 ratings of this book and 40 are 1-star ratings. Of those 40 1-star ratings, only 13 include a review and all of these reviews can be fairly described as rel
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This book is going to cause IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE to trans people. Shame on the people who wrote, edited and published this absolute trash.
Abigail Shrier's Irreversible Damage presents an important wake-up alarm for parents, therapists, physicians and teachers. Through her impeccable research, Ms. Shrier clearly distinguishes genuine gender dysphoria from the sudden surge in transgender identification among young women today. With compassion for the young women caught in this craze and their parents, she describes the weak-kneed failure of counselors, teachers and physicians to aid their search through a morass of peer pressure. A
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Must read in our crazy times when people try to deny the existance of biological sex.
All the authors of 1star reviews simply cannot handle a countra argument. Using the word "transphobic" has become a trend now (facepalm).
Read this book!! ...more
All the authors of 1star reviews simply cannot handle a countra argument. Using the word "transphobic" has become a trend now (facepalm).
Read this book!! ...more
Summary:
Immensely important book on the dangers of trans-activism. Must read.
Am I Trans?
As a teenager, I often found myself estranged from my male friends in several ways. Even though I was not attracted to boys, I did not understand the big fuzz about half-naked women in shows like Baywatch. Because I thought it was the normal thing to do, I hung up posters in my room of Carmen Electra and Alyssa Milano, but it never felt like my decision. Furthermore, I never liked the macho-mimicking behavi ...more
Immensely important book on the dangers of trans-activism. Must read.
Am I Trans?
As a teenager, I often found myself estranged from my male friends in several ways. Even though I was not attracted to boys, I did not understand the big fuzz about half-naked women in shows like Baywatch. Because I thought it was the normal thing to do, I hung up posters in my room of Carmen Electra and Alyssa Milano, but it never felt like my decision. Furthermore, I never liked the macho-mimicking behavi ...more
Nope.
EDIT: After seeing an interview with the author, I'd like to amend my review to "f**k no". ...more
EDIT: After seeing an interview with the author, I'd like to amend my review to "f**k no". ...more
Terrible biased piece of bigoted hackwork.
This book advocates conversion therapy for trans children. It sucks! Conversion therapy like the therapy this book advocates has been directed at trans children for decades; I was subjected to it briefly before my parents realized that there were other models of responding to teen transition that resulted in parenting a less suicidal teen. Conversion therapy like this book describes traumatizes many trans people and makes it much more difficult for us to survive!
This book is written from an ang ...more
This book is written from an ang ...more
Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier is a very highly recommended objective, balanced examination and exploration of the current and dramatic increase of the number of teenage girls identifying as transgender. According to the CDC, currently over 2% of high school students, overwhelmingly girls, identify as transgender when historically gender dysphoria (severe discomfort with one's biological sex) was .01% of the population and almost exclusively m
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Haha cool book. Not!!! It's so bad I almost couldn't enjoy the ligma I'd set aside for this afternoon.
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Do not read. This book is harmful and transphobic, written by a cis-woman allegedly worried about children being harmed - but not worried about the harm she is doing to trans children. There's no such thing as a 'transgender craze' and this book is potentially extremely dangerous.
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A must read for anyone wondering whether there's anything behind the sudden increase in FtM teenagers.
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Great book.
Must read!
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I’m a retired nurse who worked pediatrics, emergency room, and several years on an Eating Disorder Unit before working 20+ years as a school nurse. I took care of infants born with gender ambiguity, children with genetic and endocrine issues that often did not exhibit gender issues until puberty, and a few who knew as toddlers of their reasons for undergoing gender reassignment in late teens. Let me emphatically state that there are genuine medical and o ...more
I’m a retired nurse who worked pediatrics, emergency room, and several years on an Eating Disorder Unit before working 20+ years as a school nurse. I took care of infants born with gender ambiguity, children with genetic and endocrine issues that often did not exhibit gender issues until puberty, and a few who knew as toddlers of their reasons for undergoing gender reassignment in late teens. Let me emphatically state that there are genuine medical and o ...more
Jun 24, 2020
Sarah Ames-Foley
marked it as nah
edit to add: here is an excellent critique in Psychology Today
transitioning is not easy and being transgender is not a fad. i didn't realize i was bisexual until i found a word for it in my teens. i didn't realize i was polyamorous until several years out of college when the concept became more concrete and a lot of my life experiences slotted into place. of course more kids are going to come out as transgender as it becomes more acceptable; it doesn't mean it's not real. ...more
transitioning is not easy and being transgender is not a fad. i didn't realize i was bisexual until i found a word for it in my teens. i didn't realize i was polyamorous until several years out of college when the concept became more concrete and a lot of my life experiences slotted into place. of course more kids are going to come out as transgender as it becomes more acceptable; it doesn't mean it's not real. ...more
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