M4LU Book Club: When Harry Became Sally
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Can a boy be “trapped” in a girl’s body? Can modern medicine “reassign” sex? Is our sex “assigned” to us in the first place? What is the most loving response to a person experiencing a conflicted sense of gender? What should our law say on matters of “gender identity”?
When Harry Became Sally provides thoughtful answers to questions arising from our transgender moment. Drawing on the best insights from biology, psychology, and philosophy, Ryan Anderson offers a nuanced view of human embodiment, a balanced approach to public policy on gender identity, and a sober assessment of the human costs of getting human nature wrong.
This book exposes the contrast between the media’s sunny depiction of gender fluidity and the often sad reality of living with gender dysphoria. It gives a voice to people who tried to “transition” by changing their bodies, and found themselves no better off. Especially troubling are the stories told by adults who were encouraged to transition as children but later regretted subjecting themselves to those drastic procedures.
As Anderson shows, the most beneficial therapies focus on helping people accept themselves and live in harmony with their bodies. This understanding is vital for parents with children in schools where counselors may steer a child toward transitioning behind their backs.
Everyone has something at stake in the controversies over transgender ideology, when misguided “antidiscrimination” policies allow biological men into women’s restrooms and penalize Americans who hold to the truth about human nature. Anderson offers a strategy for pushing back with principle and prudence, compassion and grace.
Please join Missy Karwowski and Ryan T. Anderson, the author, as they discuss the book previously banned from Amazon and take questions from the audience. If you'd like to come on screen and ask your question "in person", you must register beforehand via this link. This book club is part of M4LU's month-long examination of Gender Ideology in April. Find out more about M4LU at www.M4LU.org.
Feel like you don't have enough time to read the full book? Check out these book reviews that provide a good overview so you can join the conversation.
Read to the End Podcast Ep 251 (appx 30 min)
Book Reviews:
The American Conservative - Why 'When Harry Became Sally' Matters
Sean McDowell Book Review of 'When Harry Became Sally'
Recent Presentations/Debates featuring Ryan Anderson:
- Debate at Yale two weeks ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orSXdzQJKk0
- Lecture at Grove City last month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u06m3kmUmg
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