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  • You Don't See Me
  • You Don't See Me

    By Chris Ricketts

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    A powerful, compassionate YA story about a trans teenager, by an advocate for trans issues
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    That’s not me. 
    I’m just hidden in this body.


    Ros has finally found Eddy, the girlfriend they’ve always wanted. But Ros can’t tell her the truth: that Ros is trans, and wants to live in a male body. 

    After a party Ros’s classmates “discover” they are a lesbian – but the inaccurate label is hurtful. 

    Ros knows only one thing will make them happy. But telling the world a truth you’ve hidden all your life is scary. Maybe it would be easier to live a lie? The homophobic comments are already bad enough. 

    And if the truth comes out – what is Ros’s next move? And what will happen when Eddy finds out? 

    Warning: Self-Harm

    "A book that will be important to many young readers." – Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times

    "
    An unflinching yet hopeful portrayal of experiences of gender dysphoria and coming out." – Publishers Weekly

    "A timely reminder that we need to truly look and learn if we are to understand."  – Armadillo Magazine

    "This was an alternative read but I felt I lived and breathed every emotion with Ros as the pages turned - hoping that the conclusion would be a good one - a must read!! Chris Ricketts is a truly inspirational writer." – ***** reader review

    "Moving. Intense. Unusual. Challenging.
    Devoured in a single day.
    Aristotle said, ‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.’ This is a book about leaving no stone unturned until you secure understanding and acceptance from the person who matters most. Yourself." – ***** reader review

    Chris is a non binary writer who lives in Dalkey, south county Dublin with their long term partner and a feisty little mini Schnauzer called Oti. Being non binary has been a lifelong battle to be seen for the whole person, rather than the outer skin. Chris’s interest in alternative medicine, especially shamanism, has stemmed from a search for modalities that can heal at a deeper level. They are a qualified shamanic practitioner and Reiki Master. Chris has written fiction for adults and an autobiography. However, Chris has worked in education for most of their career and finds writing for the young adult audience a way of using all their experience in the classroom. 

    Photo of Chris Ricketts

    Customer Reviews

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    Kay mcD
    Enlightened

    Happily this book was gifted to me . I may otherwise have missed it .
    I found this book absorbing . The author treated the non -binary identity extremely sensitively- such a deeply
    emotional being! It is excellently written -subtle and clever . It captures the tension and impact of a young
    person’s personal journey to self discovery and identity. Good realistic dialogue!
    Perceiving gender as a spectrum is the only way I can think about it .
    So glad I read this book ! It opened my eyes .

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    Trish
    An eye opener

    I thouroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were very engaging and I really wanted to see how things worked out for them. Well written and very informative on a subject that so many of us find difficult to understand and relate to. A must read for all.

    Description

    That’s not me. 
    I’m just hidden in this body.


    Ros has finally found Eddy, the girlfriend they’ve always wanted. But Ros can’t tell her the truth: that Ros is trans, and wants to live in a male body. 

    After a party Ros’s classmates “discover” they are a lesbian – but the inaccurate label is hurtful. 

    Ros knows only one thing will make them happy. But telling the world a truth you’ve hidden all your life is scary. Maybe it would be easier to live a lie? The homophobic comments are already bad enough. 

    And if the truth comes out – what is Ros’s next move? And what will happen when Eddy finds out? 

    Warning: Self-Harm

    Praise

    "A book that will be important to many young readers." – Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times

    "
    An unflinching yet hopeful portrayal of experiences of gender dysphoria and coming out." – Publishers Weekly

    "A timely reminder that we need to truly look and learn if we are to understand."  – Armadillo Magazine

    "This was an alternative read but I felt I lived and breathed every emotion with Ros as the pages turned - hoping that the conclusion would be a good one - a must read!! Chris Ricketts is a truly inspirational writer." – ***** reader review

    "Moving. Intense. Unusual. Challenging.
    Devoured in a single day.
    Aristotle said, ‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.’ This is a book about leaving no stone unturned until you secure understanding and acceptance from the person who matters most. Yourself." – ***** reader review

    About the Author

    Chris Ricketts

    Chris is a non binary writer who lives in Dalkey, south county Dublin with their long term partner and a feisty little mini Schnauzer called Oti. Being non binary has been a lifelong battle to be seen for the whole person, rather than the outer skin. Chris’s interest in alternative medicine, especially shamanism, has stemmed from a search for modalities that can heal at a deeper level. They are a qualified shamanic practitioner and Reiki Master. Chris has written fiction for adults and an autobiography. However, Chris has worked in education for most of their career and finds writing for the young adult audience a way of using all their experience in the classroom. 

    Photo of Chris Ricketts

    Reader Reviews

    Customer Reviews

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    Kay mcD
    Enlightened

    Happily this book was gifted to me . I may otherwise have missed it .
    I found this book absorbing . The author treated the non -binary identity extremely sensitively- such a deeply
    emotional being! It is excellently written -subtle and clever . It captures the tension and impact of a young
    person’s personal journey to self discovery and identity. Good realistic dialogue!
    Perceiving gender as a spectrum is the only way I can think about it .
    So glad I read this book ! It opened my eyes .

    T
    Trish
    An eye opener

    I thouroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were very engaging and I really wanted to see how things worked out for them. Well written and very informative on a subject that so many of us find difficult to understand and relate to. A must read for all.

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 2 reviews
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    (2)
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    K
    Kay mcD
    Enlightened

    Happily this book was gifted to me . I may otherwise have missed it .
    I found this book absorbing . The author treated the non -binary identity extremely sensitively- such a deeply
    emotional being! It is excellently written -subtle and clever . It captures the tension and impact of a young
    person’s personal journey to self discovery and identity. Good realistic dialogue!
    Perceiving gender as a spectrum is the only way I can think about it .
    So glad I read this book ! It opened my eyes .

    T
    Trish
    An eye opener

    I thouroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were very engaging and I really wanted to see how things worked out for them. Well written and very informative on a subject that so many of us find difficult to understand and relate to. A must read for all.

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