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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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Publisher's Summary
National Best Seller
2020 Canada Reads, Longlisted
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.
What the critics say
"[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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- Kara
- 2019-08-17
Heart wrenching and uplifting
If there ever was a book to listen to, this one is it. Narrated by the author, you feel like you're right there experiencing everything. It's heart wrenching and uplifting. An important book for EVERYONE! I'm so glad I listened to it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-07-20
5 stars isn’t enough
Thank you for sharing - I want to reach out and applaud you and your family. The world needs more people like you.
Amazing story. And I loved listening to it .
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-07-12
lots of love
great book following a family through some major moments! very well done , loved the narrarator voice, like having a conversation with a friend.
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- Tekla Luchenski
- 2020-12-10
Support for families
An excellent listen. Jette Knox is honest and interesting. Her book is a must read for families with transgender members. Hopeful!
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-09-30
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Amanda Ketté Knox gives refreshing perspectives on transgender narratives: the one of a parent worried for her trans child, the one a spouse worried for her trans wife and the one of a woman who have to figure where she lies in between all the expectations she has to face. With objectivity, she answers questions in a truthful way, while also educating people on the limits concerning one's curiosity.
By learning about Alexis' coming out story, we learn that there are multiple ways to understand our gender and that not every trans person will know from a toddler or very young child age like Zoë. And that it is okay. With Love Lives Here, you get to understand why being authentic with yourself is the key to unlock loving relationships.
Take the time read/listen to this powerful, loving biography. Thank you for opening the eyes and minds of others, Amanda.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-09-17
Wonderful, beautiful, and heartwarming story of big life changes and love
Listening to this story will bring so much joy and sadness to your heart. How one person can navigate so much change is utterly amazing. I have found a new hero, one who has educated me on the trans community.
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- Deanna Nilson
- 2020-07-27
Such a moving and uplifting story
Amazingly written story of an amazing family. Loved listening to it and am sad that it’s over
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- Sarah Clarke
- 2020-06-28
Beautiful, Powerful, Profoundly Needed Story
So grateful to this family for having the courage to be themselves and then to share it with us too. Their willingness to live authentically has and will continue to directly and indirectly save lives. I highly recommend this book to everyone!!!
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- Olga Pekalska
- 2020-05-24
Inspirational and heartfelt
The raw honesty and sincerity of Amanda and her family's story is beyond amazing and beautiful and inspiring. Love the motto.....lead with love. I hope and pray for a world where that will be the only way to live. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world.
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- jay adams
- 2020-04-22
Amazingly honest, captivating story
Having known a little about this story from various CBC articles, twitter, etc … I was pretty excited to start this one and I could not stop listening once I did. Amanda is brutally honest, and selfless in the telling of her story. I highly recommend.
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