One of the most celebrated novels of 2021, Torrey Peters’ Detransition, Baby examines the lives of three women – transgender and cisgender – when they collide after an unexpected pregnancy forces them to confront their deepest desires. Described by Carmen Maria Machado as “so good I want to scream”, Detransition, Baby brilliantly and fearlessly navigates the taboos around gender, sex and relationships, gifting readers a thrillingly original, witty and deeply moving novel. Appearing live via video, Torrey speaks about her unforgettable debut with Liz Duck-Chong.

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One of the most celebrated novels of 2021, Torrey Peters’ Detransition, Baby examines the lives of three women – transgender and cisgender – when they collide after an unexpected pregnancy forces them to confront their deepest desires. Described by Carmen Maria Machado as “so good I want to scream”, Detransition, Baby brilliantly and fearlessly navigates the taboos around gender, sex and relationships, gifting readers a thrillingly original, witty and deeply moving novel. Appearing live via video, Torrey speaks about her unforgettable debut with Liz Duck-Chong.
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