New York Times Bestseller Winner of the 2015 WOMEN'S WAY Book Prize Goodreads Best of 2014 Semi-Finalist Books for a Better Life Award Finalist Lambda Literary Award Finalist Time Magazine 30 Most Influential People on the Internet American Library Association Stonewall Honor Book In her profound & courageous New York Times bestseller Janet Mock establishes herself as a resounding & inspirational voice for the transgender community-and anyone fighting to define themselves on their own terms With unflinching honesty & moving prose Janet Mock relays her experiences of growing up young multiracial poor & trans in America offering readers accessible language while imparting vital insight about the unique challenges & vulnerabilities of a marginalized & misunderstood population Though undoubtedly an account of one woman's quest for self at all costs Redefining Realness is a powerful vision of possibility & self-realization pushing us all toward greater acceptance of one another-and of ourselves-showing as never before how to be unapologetic & real