One of the most poignant and finely crafted pieces of LGBTQ fiction of our time.
Told through a series of intimate journal entries, Fits Her to a T is a story about the awakening of a new woman, Zoë van Vixenhoven. Born in Lebanon to conservative and passionate parents, Maher never quite felt comfortable in his skin. Decades of tension and unease are instantly unraveled when he hears the story of a transgender woman in an interview. All at once, Maher realizes with splendid clarity the truth of his own gender identity. Manhood is like a prison to the courageous woman trapped inside a rough, angular body. Thus, Zoë comes to be more than a daydream. Maher makes the life-altering decision to transition to life as a woman, the woman she was born to be. There are medical considerations, emotional ramifications, mental implications, but mostly there is fear. How will friends, family and coworkers react? How much is Zoë willing to risk in order for her mind to finally feel in sync with her body? Is it possible that being herself will cost her everything?
Fits Her to a T takes readers on an emotional journey more arduous than most could imagine, the destination of which is freedom. Unsurprisingly, Zoë endures problems as she transitions, and while most of these challenges are out of her control, some are of her own making. But as the true designer of her own destiny, she rallies against giving in to despair and making herself a victim. Although the global transgender demographic is relatively small, a much larger audience will enjoy this eye-opening novel. If you’re considering traveling down the road to gender reassignment, this book is a must-read. Even if you’ve never heard of gender dysmorphia, Zoë’s tumultuous journey is one that will touch the hearts of anyone who cares to learn more about marginalized members of our diverse human family. Alice Xavanéro writes with an authoritative and perceptive voice, giving these journal entries a dramatically lifelike feel, making the story more relevant today than ever before. And more than anything, this story is honest, demonstrating the emotional and financial hardships one might face as a transgender person. Filled with heartbreak and triumph, Fits Her to a T by Alice Xavanéro is one of the most poignant and finely crafted pieces of LGBTQ fiction of our time.
