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Book Synopsis: On Thanksgiving morning, Paria Hassouri finds herself furiously praying and negotiating with the universe as she irons a dress her fourteen-year-old, designated male at birth, has secretly purchased and wants to wear to dinner with the extended family. In this wonderfully frank, loving, and practical account of parenting a transgender teen, Paria chronicles what amounts to a dual transition: as her child transitions from male to female, she navigates through anger, denial, and grief to eventually arrive at acceptance. Despite her experience advising other parents in her work as a pediatrician, she was blindsided by her child's gender identity. Paria is also forced to examine how she still carries insecurities from her past of growing up as an Iranian-American immigrant in a predominantly white neighborhood, and how her life experience is causing her to parent with fear instead of love. Paria discovers her capacity to evolve, as well as what it really means to parent and the deepest nature of unconditional love. This page-turning memoir relates a tender story of loving and parenting a teenager coming out as transgender and transitioning. It explores identity, self-discovery in adolescence and midlife, and difference in a world that values conformity. At its heart, Found in Transition is a universally inspiring portrait of what it means to be a family.
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Are you searching for a heartfelt and inspiring read that will resonate with your own parenting journey? Look no further than "Found in Transition: A Mother’s Evolution during Her Child’s Gender Change". This remarkable memoir takes you on a transformative journey with Paria Hassouri as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of parenting a transgender teen.
With raw honesty and unwavering love, Paria shares her experiences of coming to terms with her child's gender identity. As a pediatrician, she thought she knew all there was to know about parenting, but her child's transition blindsided her. Through her own process of anger, denial, and grief, Paria ultimately reaches a place of acceptance.
But this memoir goes beyond her child's transition. Paria delves deep into her own insecurities and explores how her background as an Iranian-American immigrant influenced her parenting decisions. You'll be captivated by her vulnerability and touched by her journey towards unconditional love.
"Found in Transition" also tackles larger themes of identity and self-discovery in adolescence and midlife. In a world that often values conformity, this memoir celebrates the beauty of difference and the power of embracing one's true self.
At its core, "Found in Transition" is a powerful reminder of what it truly means to be a family. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless capacity for love. Don't miss out on this heartwarming and eye-opening memoir.
Experience the transformative power of "Found in Transition" and embark on a journey of love, acceptance, and self-discovery. Get your copy today!
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