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About a Girl

A mother’s powerful story of raising her transgender child. With a foreword by Georgie Stone

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About a Girl

By: Rebekah Robertson
Narrated by: Rebekah Robertson
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 In 2000, Rebekah gave birth to twin boys, George and Harry. But as they grew older, their preferences began to show, and by the age of three it was clear Georgie was drawn to anything that was pretty or had a skirt that could swirl.

Before long Georgie was insisting that she was a girl and became distressed that she had to hide who she really was when she began school. Soon the bullying started and she would come home in floods of tears, begging her mother to help her.

Rebekah and her husband, conflicted about how to proceed and overwhelmed by fear, united in their determination to help her live freely and fearlessly. To ensure Georgie had access to medical support they sought permission for her to begin puberty-blocking medication. Their case was the start of the long road to justice for transgender children in Australia and became the basis of the 2013 landmark decision to remove the Family Court's jurisdiction.

Georgie has gone on to become one of the brightest stars of the Australian youth leadership landscape through her advocacy work. And Rebekah founded Transcend, a support network for transgender kids and their families in Australia.

Part memoir and part inspirational message of hope for those navigating a similar path, About a Girl is a thought-provoking and profoundly moving true story. Above all, it is a celebration of family and the values that unite us all.

'A remarkable document of an Australian civil rights landmark and a moving testament to the ferocity of parental love.' - Benjamin Law Activists Biographies & Memoirs Gender Studies Politics & Activism Social Sciences Inspiring Marriage
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This story of one family’s journey through gender dysphasia and the challenges faced in the “noughties”…. A lot has changed but still not enough!

Sincerely read, sensitively written

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Great job Rebekah. This book was enjoyable and insightful while delivering the information intertwined with telling a real life family's journey as well as Georgie's while delivering information about teansgender individuals and the exp they must endure to become their true selves.
The narration was great as was the content without being too heavy which made it an enjoyable story.

About A Girl

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Listening to this audio book firstly brought up a lot of hard memories in terms of the harsh topics discussed in the earlier chapters and as the book progressed it gave me a lot of food for thought and by the end I was in tears just because of the journey
I highly rate this book a listen and a re-listen
- Jasmine Weaver

What a story and a relatable one

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I read this book after hearing Georgie on No Filter podcast. Rebekah has written a truly moving account which had me totally absorbed. I experienced so many emotions - from sadness to elation- as I accompanied Rebekah on their journey. Thank you so much for sharing this most personal aspect of your lives.

Moving, educational story

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This book is a must read for everyone! There is a an entire community of diverse and beautiful people who need support!

what a fantastic insight!

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Such a raw and open story of love, persistence and struggle. I wept for the young Georgie trying to cope with all life had thrown at her. I cheered aseverything turned out so well in the end. A warm and heartfelt story of a mother's unending support and love.

Superbly written and narrated

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This is a beautiful poignant book about a family’s journey with a transgender child. I learned so much and appreciate very much that this life journey was shared for others to learn from. Thankyou

Beautiful parents story

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This book is a love story. The love of a mother and father for their children. This remarkable story shows what can be accomplished with grit and determination against the backdrop of unfounded accusations of parental abuse of a child. Some may want to try and portray the love and acceptance these parents showed their children as something unsavoury. I would be surprised if anyone could read this book and not be moved my this remarkable display of determination. The story of one mothers (with the support of her Husband) efforts to give her trans daughter every chance possible at a future. The great love and courage shown by her in the face of bigotry, innuendo and a legal system determined to dehumanize her. If you are looking to try and understand Trans children and the struggles they face then this is the book for you. If you are looking for sordid details of perversion then I suggest you look elsewhere as you won't find it within the pages of this book.

A remarkable story of family love

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This insightful real story is a brave and courageous one and I’m glad to have read it and now be aware and far more empathetic towards the challenges and difficulties faced by transgender and other sexually diverse individuals. Thank you for the telling of it.

Better understanding gained

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This book really opened my eyes and warmed my heart. It was an area that I knew nothing about and now I have a better understanding and appreciation. Thank you.

Absolutely worth the read/listen

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