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A poignant, deeply insightful, and courageous memoir of the journey to self-acceptance. Through journal excerpts, and heart breaking anecdotes, Erin shares her vulnerability, her challenges, and, ultimately, her resilience. The reader is compelled to reflect on the impact and role of gender—and often assumed gender—in our relationships with others and with oneself. Erin’s bravely candid and moving struggle to understand and accept her true identity should be required reading for anyone experiencing gender dysphoria or seeking to be a better ally. Stacy G. Kelly, Director, Philanthropy, The 519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Erin’s story is one of resilience and determination, of overcoming tremendous obstacles on her journey to becoming her authentic self. Her work as an advocate for the transgender community, particularly in respect of health care and access to legal and health services, is helping to ensure that others do not experience the same struggles. For her work in establishing transgender transitioning guidelines and identifying and removing barriers for individuals transitioning in the workplace, Erin was named a recipient of the Queen’s University Tri-Award for the promotion of accessibility, equity, and human rights. A truly motivational speaker, her contributions are helping to make positive changes in our communities. Stranger in the Mirror is a great read for anyone in the LTGBTQ+ community, their families and allies, and those looking to better understand the strength required to be your authentic self. Teri Shearer, Deputy Provost, Academics and Inclusion Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Author Biography
Ms. LeBlanc is a Director within Smith School of Business and a member of the faculty as an adjunct lecturer teaching International Trade Law in graduate programs offered by the School. In 2017, she was the recipient of the Tri-Award accessibility, equity, & human rights) from Queen’s University for her work in establishing transgender transitioning guidelines and identifying and removing barriers for individuals transitioning in the workplace. As an advocate for the LGBT community focusing on assisting transgender people, Erin is quoted in print and online media. She is a co-host of a weekly radio show speaking to current issues and stories that impact the transgender community. She is also actively involved in conducting seminars for organizations in both the public and private sectors regarding access to legal and medical services for people in the transgender community. She is also a frequent motivational speaker at events and continues to do both keynote speeches and training meetings for all sizes and types of organizations. A graduate of Queen’s University in Economics and Psychology, she also holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Policy from the University of Toronto, as well as being a graduate of Queen’s Master of Law Program specializing in International Trade Law. She is the parent of two daughters and currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with her partner and their dog.
Praise
A poignant, deeply insightful, and courageous memoir of the journey to self-acceptance. Through journal excerpts, and heart breaking anecdotes, Erin shares her vulnerability, her challenges, and, ultimately, her resilience. The reader is compelled to reflect on the impact and role of gender—and often assumed gender—in our relationships with others and with oneself. Erin’s bravely candid and moving struggle to understand and accept her true identity should be required reading for anyone experiencing gender dysphoria or seeking to be a better ally.
Stacy G. Kelly, Director, Philanthropy, The 519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Erin’s story is one of resilience and determination, of overcoming tremendous obstacles on her journey to becoming her authentic self. Her work as an advocate for the transgender community, particularly in respect of health care and access to legal and health services, is helping to ensure that others do not experience the same struggles. For her work in establishing transgender transitioning guidelines and identifying and removing barriers for individuals transitioning in the workplace, Erin was named a recipient of the Queen’s University Tri-Award for the promotion of accessibility, equity, and human rights. A truly motivational speaker, her contributions are helping to make positive changes in our communities. Stranger in the Mirror is a great read for anyone in the LTGBTQ+ community, their families and allies, and those looking to better understand the strength required to be your authentic self.
Teri Shearer, Deputy Provost, Academics and Inclusion Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
8.5 x 5.5 – 160 pages – $24.95
