HORSE BARBIE A Memoir

Model and activist Geena Rocero shares her story in this poignant and powerful memoir. Her narration is full of life--sometimes buoyantly joyous, sometimes breathless with tension, sometimes playful and tinged with laughter. She recounts her teen years as a pageant queen in the Philippines, her immigration to the U.S., the years she spent closeted while working as a model, and her eventual coming out and career as an advocate. Her outstanding narration is supported by a top-notch audio production that includes music, the sounds of crowds clapping and cheering, the thuds of a heartbeat, and more. It's an immersive experience that highlights both the transphobia Rocero has faced and the joy she has found in art, trans and Filipino community activism, and family. L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]