Golden Boy: A compelling, brave novel about coming to terms with being intersex
May 2013 · Hachette UK
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MAX WALKER - BLUE-EYED BOY OR GIRL NEXT DOOR?
'Terrific. A poignant, brave and important book. - S J WATSON
'A gripping read. Tarttelin is a natural storyteller' MATT HAIG
'Tarttelin broaches the topic of intersexuality bravely, describes the crimes committed against Max intensely, and evokes his ensuing emotions poignantly. A highly praised new author' WE LOVE THIS BOOK
To the outside world, Max Walker is a golden boy: a loving son and brother, the perfect student, captain of the football team and every girl's dream boyfriend. But Max was born intersex - neither fully boy nor fully girl. Now something terrible has happened to him, the consequences of which have left him questioning his gender identity.
Can the people around him - his girlfriend, his classmates, his ambitious parents - accept him for who he is? Or will Max's secret tear his world apart?
'Terrific. A poignant, brave and important book. - S J WATSON
'A gripping read. Tarttelin is a natural storyteller' MATT HAIG
'Tarttelin broaches the topic of intersexuality bravely, describes the crimes committed against Max intensely, and evokes his ensuing emotions poignantly. A highly praised new author' WE LOVE THIS BOOK
To the outside world, Max Walker is a golden boy: a loving son and brother, the perfect student, captain of the football team and every girl's dream boyfriend. But Max was born intersex - neither fully boy nor fully girl. Now something terrible has happened to him, the consequences of which have left him questioning his gender identity.
Can the people around him - his girlfriend, his classmates, his ambitious parents - accept him for who he is? Or will Max's secret tear his world apart?
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4.5
33 reviews
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November 14, 2014
Well what can I say...first of all, this is an amazing book, I felt everything and got so into every single character and emotion that I cried nearly all the way through...I dont want to spoil anything so if you havent read this you must!!
Lisa B
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May 29, 2014
Absolutely one of the most moving books I have read.
Liana C
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April 9, 2014
Amazing, heart wrenching could not put down!
About the author
Abigail Tarttelin's first novel, FLICK, was heralded as a slow-burn cult classic by GQ magazine. She is still only in her mid twenties but is the Books Editor for PHOENIX fashion magazine, blogs for the HUFFINGTON POST and acts in films including the French/English festival favourite TAXI RIDER. And in 2013 she was selected by the EVENING STANDARD as one of London's hottest 25 Under 25 in their Power 1000. She lives in London and is currently working on her third novel. Connect with her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/abigailsbrain at her website www.abigailtarttelin.com or on Instagram www.instagram.com/civilizedanimal
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