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Love Lives Here
- A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family
- Narrated by: Rowan Jetté Knox
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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An inspirational story of accepting and embracing two trans people in a family - a family who shows what's possible when you "lead with love".
All Amanda Jetté Knox ever wanted was to enjoy a stable life. She never knew her biological father, and while her mother and stepfather were loving parents, the situation was sometimes chaotic. At school, she was bullied mercilessly, and at the age of 14, she entered a counselling program for alcohol addiction and was successful.
While still a teenager, she met the love of her life. They were wed at 20, and the first of three children followed shortly. Jetté Knox finally had the stability she craved - or so it seemed. Their middle child struggled with depression and avoided school. The author was unprepared when the child she knew as her son came out as transgender at the age of 11. Shocked, but knowing how important it was to support her daughter, Jetté Knox became an ardent advocate for trans rights.
But the story wasn't over. For many years, the author had coped with her spouse's moodiness, but that chronic unhappiness was taking a toll on their marriage. A little over a year after their child came out, her partner also came out as transgender. Knowing better than most what would lie ahead, Jetté Knox searched for positive examples of marriages surviving transition. When she found no role models, she determined that her family would become one.
The shift was challenging, but slowly the family members noticed that they were becoming happier and more united. Told with remarkable candour and humour, and full of insight into the challenges faced by trans people, Love Lives Here is a beautiful story of transition, frustration, support, acceptance, and, of course, love.
Critic Reviews
"[A] success both through strong writing and the crackling feeling on the page that she genuinely loves the shit out of her trans family." (Xtra)
"This sweet and positive account of a family facing obstacles and growing closer together is inspiring." (Publishers Weekly)
"Love Lives Here is an emotionally raw, often funny book that leaves the reader wanting to be Amanda Jetté Knox’s best friend. It’s the story of how people tried to push her down, and will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever been bullied. And that’s a lot of us!" (Ottawa Sun)
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-2023
This saved my life
The story is beautifully written beautifully told for Amanda Knox to share her story about her family and such an amazing positive way is what everyone needs to listen to. If you have transgendered family friends or people around you and you want to have more an understanding. thank you for your contribution to the community and I recommend that everyone read this.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-04-2021
Emotionally Inspiring family
I was so inspired by Amanda that I encouraged my husband to read this book. My own autobiography is being published in a couple of months and I found that Zoe’s personality pre transition was not to dissimilar to mine. I am so excited for Alexis and her 3 siblings to have such loving and open parents.
The narration drew you in on their journey. I have not “read” the book as I found the spoken word had me at every syllable.
I could not be happier for the 6 of you.
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