Love Lives Here

Love Lives Here is a memoir by Amanda Jette Knox that chronicles her family's experience with gender transition. The narrative follows their path as both Knox's child and spouse come out as transgender. Knox documents her journey from initial shock and uncertainty to acceptance and advocacy. She recounts the practical and emotional challenges of supporting two transgender family members while navigating societal pressures and personal growth. The book details the family's day-to-day reality, including medical appointments, social transitions, and shifts in family dynamics. Knox also shares her perspective as a mother and partner learning to be an ally while maintaining her relationships. This memoir explores themes of unconditional love, adaptation to change, and the power of accepting people for who they are. Through their story, Knox illustrates how families can evolve and strengthen when faced with unexpected transformations.

Readers praise Knox's raw honesty in sharing her family's journey with multiple gender transitions. Many reviewers note the book helped them better understand transgender experiences and family dynamics during transition. What readers liked: - Clear, accessible writing style - Balance of emotional depth with moments of humor - Practical insights for supporting LGBTQ+ family members - Focus on both challenges and joys - Canadian perspective on transgender healthcare What readers disliked: - Some found early chapters less engaging - A few wanted more detail about the children's experiences - Occasional repetition of certain points Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (450+ ratings) Indigo: 4.8/5 (90+ ratings) "This book gave me the language and understanding I needed as a parent" - Goodreads reviewer "Honest without being sensational" - Amazon reviewer "Shows the messy reality alongside the triumphs" - Indigo reviewer

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🌈 Author Amanda Jette Knox was inspired to write this memoir after her blog post about her child coming out as transgender went viral in 2014. 💑 The book chronicles two parallel journeys: Knox's child coming out as transgender and, shortly after, her spouse coming out as a transgender woman. 📝 Knox wrote the entire first draft of the manuscript in just 30 days during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). 🏆 "Love Lives Here" became a national bestseller in Canada and received the 2020 Ottawa Book Award for Non-Fiction. 🗣️ The author has become a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate, speaking at schools, conferences, and organizations across North America about family acceptance and transgender rights.