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In this formally daring and lyrical memoir, Krys Malcolm Belc navigates the complexities of nonbinary parenthood with profound candour. As a transmasculine person who gave birth to his son, Belc finds himself confronted by legal documents labelling him the "natural mother," a term that starkly clashes with his lived reality. This visual memoir, structured through a tapestry of essays and personal artefacts, tracks the evolution of a family built outside the status quo. Belc examines how our bodies and identities resist societal binaries, whilst simultaneously celebrating the intimate, daily joys of raising a child.
Rather than adhering to traditional "before and after" tropes often found in trans narratives, the book offers a nuanced reflection on gender, inheritance, and the systems that shape our most personal decisions. It is an exquisite, heart-rending love letter to the process of self-creation and the enduring power of family. Compelling and intellectually rigorous, The Natural Mother of the Child is essential reading for anyone interested in the modern landscape of identity, love, and the complex, beautiful work of parenting.
Used (good, see images) Hardcover ISBN 9781640094383
