How to Be a Girl

A Memoir by Marlo Mack

By: Marlo Mack

Narrated by: Marlo Mack

What’s it like to parent a child in transition?

Inspired by the acclaimed podcast How to Be a Girl, this is a highly personal and beautifully narrated memoir by Marlo Mack recounting the journey she’s been on since her three-year-old declared he should have been born a girl. And Mack agrees to the child’s request to be a girl.

But getting the world to go along is another story. Putting the listener in her shoes, Mack takes us through how she explained it to her parents, found common ground with her ex, convinced educators, and developed radar for judgy parents who just didn’t understand. She builds out her network of LGBTQIA+ support for herself and M. But the biggest motivation for this "mama bear" is her wonderous child who sings "Frozen", giggles through conversations about her favorite fairy toys, and offers us bits of wisdom and insight well beyond her years.

This is an unforgettable narrative of a remarkable child, a truly devoted parent, and what it means to practice motherhood in transition.

Note from the author: The story I am sharing is about real people - me and my daughter and those who have lived through this very interesting time with us. To preserve the privacy of my child and others, I’ve changed nearly all of the names, including my own and that of my child.

©2019 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

Life-saving story well worth a listen

It is tender and beautiful and important. It will save lives. How To Be A Girl has changed my life and has made me a better and more loving counselor and person.

This was the cutest book I've ever read!

As a transgender woman myself navigating college, this book really helped me to heal and listen to my inner child, I mainly dissociated during most of my childhood. But this helped me in so many ways. I'm so moved that I have no other words. Thank you for sharing your family's story. It has helped me in more ways than I ever could've imagined!

Great book

Such a powerful story. I am so inspired by the author’s courage, clarity and humanity. We are all as God made us. This book is one small step toward the world seeing this truth.

excellent description of someone transgendered.

excellent story. My cousin is trans and having a very difficult time in transitioning from Caleb too Kayleigh I wish her all the problems would just disappear but, there are new trials and tribulations she faces every day. She was raised Mormon and I am a devout Catholic. So her parents have discussed sending for conversion Therapy since on top of all this she does feel more comfortable with a female partner. She has a long tough road ahead of her. God bless my sweet adorable little cousin Kaliegh. Sincerely, Danielle

I’m jelly of M

What a brave little girl and what a wonderful mother 🥰🥰🥰 i i i i i