Sissy

A Coming-of-Gender Story

By: Jacob Tobia

Narrated by: Jacob Tobia

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"Transformative ... If Tobia aspires to the ranks of comic memoirists like David Sedaris and Mindy Kaling, Sissy succeeds." --The New York Times Book Review

A heart-wrenching, eye-opening, and giggle-inducing memoir about what it's like to grow up not sure if you're (a) a boy, (b) a girl, (c) something in between, or (d) all of the above.

"A beautiful book . . . honest and funny."--Trevor Noah, The Daily Show
"Sensational."--Tyler Oakley
"Jacob Tobia is a force." --Good Morning America
"A trans Nora Ephron . . . both honest and didactic." --OUT Magazine
"A rallying cry for anyone who's ever felt like they don't belong." --Woman's Day

As a young child in North Carolina, Jacob Tobia wasn't the wrong gender, they just had too much of the stuff. Barbies? Yes. Playing with bugs? Absolutely. Getting muddy? Please. Princess dresses? You betcha. Jacob wanted it all, but because they were "a boy," they were told they could only have the masculine half. Acting feminine labelled them "a sissy" and brought social isolation.

It took Jacob years to discover that being "a sissy" isn't something to be ashamed of. It's a source of pride. Following Jacob through bullying and beauty contests, from Duke University to the United Nations to the podiums of the Methodist church--not to mention the parlors of the White House--this unforgettable memoir contains multitudes. A deeply personal story of trauma and healing, a powerful reflection on gender and self-acceptance, and a hilarious guidebook for wearing tacky clip-on earrings in today's world, Sissy guarantees you'll never think about gender--both other people's and your own--the same way again.

Grammy Bound!!

This audiobook is mind-blowing. I couldn’t stop listening. Someone nominate Jacob for a Grammy award right now!

Enlightening and inspiring

Jacob does an incredible job in writing and performing their story; making it both comical and refreshingly candid. The vivid imagery and their emotional transparency will have any empathetic listener celebrating Jacob's victories and deeply saddened by the injustices as the story unfolds. (Perhaps listening to this book while working, as I did, is not the best approach.)

Jacob, being who they are, can be obnoxiously abrasive and over the top throughout the process of discovering who they are and how to present themselves to the world. They are very clear about doing so unapologetically.

If you are open to the message, this book will challenge your preconceptions, redefining the way you see yourself and the world around you. Sissy is not only for the LGBTQ+ community either. In fact, cisgender people stand to benefit most of all as Jacob's story paints a unique perspective that I had certainly never considered.

This is a beautiful story as told by a beautiful soul. I hope you find it as enjoyable as I did.

A powerful young voice with a wonderful message.

Narrated by the writer, this memoir delivers a strong message of hope to those who struggle to realize their true power. The power that comes with accepting yourself just the way you are while being strong enough to recognize your endless need for growth. Jacob has taught me that being different is beautiful and being unapologetically different is what brings change about. Jacob, his family and friends are a reminder to us all that love, patience and acceptance are what truly make a life worth living.

Loved it

Funny, lots of heart. Courageous and true. Loved it. As a Boomer Mom in Raleigh NC, with now grown kids this act age, I enjoyed every minute! Go Jacob!

Funny enlightening and inspiring

This book was read by the author and to performance was magnificent I recommend for everyone to at least give this book a chance No matter what side of the issue you stand on you will admire Jacob's bravery intelligence and courageous spirit