 Transgender Author Jay DeFazio Shares the Story of Becoming a Man While Remaining "Mom"In You Only Live Twice: A Memoir in Two Genders, DeFazio writes openly about faith, marriage, addiction, parenthood, and finally living as himself.
What if the labels that were supposed to define you- daughter, wife, mother, Catholic, lesbian- were the very things keeping you from being whole? From the moment DeFazio wrapped a towel around his waist like his dad instead of under his armpits like his mom, something felt off. For years, he tried to be the person everyone expected him to be. He writes about Catholic guilt, a volatile marriage, psychiatric hospitalizations, addiction, and the long process of understanding who he really was. The memoir is direct, personal, and often funny. DeFazio writes about childhood crushes on female teachers, the discomfort of wedding dresses and gender roles, the pain of feeling out of place in his own body, and the relief of finally telling the truth. Kirkus Reviews calls the book "a resounding and inspiring remembrance" At its core, You Only Live Twice is also a book about family. DeFazio became a parent before transitioning. His children still call him mom. The book does not offer a neat or simple version of transition. It shows what it can mean to change your life while still carrying the relationships, responsibilities, and history that shaped you. "You are not a mistake. You are not an abomination. You are not a sin," DeFazio writes on the opening page. At a time when transgender lives remain part of the national conversation, DeFazio's memoir brings the focus back to one person's experience, the effort it took to survive, and the freedom that came from finally living honestly. About the Author Jay DeFazio is an artist and teacher who knew from a young age that he was living in the wrong body. After giving birth to children and spending years trying to fulfill roles that never felt right, he transitioned and began living as the man he always knew himself to be. His children still call him mom. About Pride and Joy Press Pride and Joy Press is an imprint of GracePoint Publishing dedicated to publishing LGBTQ+ books that increase understanding, amplify important voices, and create space for honest conversations. About GracePoint Publishing GracePoint Publishing is an independent, women-owned publishing company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company publishes meaningful books designed to inform, inspire, and make an impact. Media inquiries, interview requests, and review-copy requests: assistant@gracepointpublishing.com 719-527-1404 End
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