Molly Haskell is a nationally recognized film critic and the author of three books of film criticism. She has contributed to many publications, including The New York Times, Esquire, The Nation, and Vogue. She lives in New York City.
Praise for MY BROTHER MY SISTER
“Molly Haskell has written a bracingly candid book about the
mystery of sexual identity and the often indirect path we take to
claiming it. This is a riveting account of the passion and tenacity
it takes to go up against the constrictions and limitations society
imposes on our deepest dreams of self.”—Daphne Merkin, author of
Dreaming of Hitler and Enchantment
“In this gripping memoir, the author's feelings are parsed with a
precision and candor that bring universal resonance to its
seemingly singular subject. The wisdom and compassion that
shine through on every page are as necessary as they are
rare.”—Phillip Lopate, author To Show and to Tell
“Life’s losses and transitions – in this case, sex changes and
death – are heartbreaking and enigmatic, yet Haskell confronts them
honestly with tremendous courage, intelligence and
love. A beautiful book.”—Lily Tuck, National Book
Award-winning author of The News from Paraguay
“Beautiful and pitch perfect. A wonderfully personal story about
family and relationships and secrets and evolution and how
mysterious we remain even to ourselves and our closest
relatives.”—A. M. Homes, Women’s Prize-winning author of May We Be
Forgiven
“A remarkable and indispensable book. In My Brother My Sister,
Haskell documents her sibling's amazing journey of transformation
from male to female – but it's not about sex, it's about identity –
about the price of belonging. Above all this is an achingly
personal story. It takes courage for brother Chevey to become
sister Ellen and for Haskell to confront her doubts. It also takes
a great deal of love.”—Patricia Bosworth, author of Jane Fonda: The
Private Life of a Public Woman
"As the conversation surrounding...transgender continues, this work
makes a significant contribution to its literature."—Publishers
Weekly
“Haskell eloquently chronicles the emotional torrent [for] both
siblings.”—Booklist
“With candor and sly humor, [Haskell] questions her ideas about
womanhood and considers the relationship between gender and
identity….A discerning, vital memoir.”—Kirkus
“A sensitive, funny, difficult, and insightful book.”—New York
Journal of Books
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