I Have Always Been Me

A Memoir

De: Precious Brady-Davis, Joey Soloway - introduction

Narrado por: Precious Brady-Davis

A powerful memoir of independence, releasing the past, and living the dream by award-winning trans advocate Precious Brady-Davis.

Precious Brady-Davis remembers the sense of being singular and grappling with “otherness." Born into traumatic circumstances, Davis was brought up in the Omaha foster care system and the Pentecostal faith. As a biracial, gender-nonconforming kid, she felt displaced. Yet she realized by coming into her identity that she had a purpose all along.

In I Have Always Been Me, Brady-Davis reflects on a childhood of neglect, instability, and abandonment. She reveals her determination to dream through it and shares her profound journey as a trans woman now fully actualized, absolutely confident, and precious. She speaks to anyone who has ever tried to find their place in this world and imparts the wisdom that comes with surmounting odds and celebrating on the other side.

A memoir, a love story, and an outreach for the marginalized, Precious’s sojourn is a song of self-reliance and pride and an invitation to join in the chorus.

©2021 Precious Brady-Davis. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Diversity advocate and communications professional Precious Brady-Davis narrates her memoir of growing up a biracial, gender-nonconforming youth and trans woman in Nebraska and Chicago.... The author's emotional voice illuminates deeply imprinted experiences that drive her motivation for helping others. Brady-Davis's passion in creating meaningful change for her young family and the worldwide community transcends this meaningful production.” (AudioFile Magazine)

“Readers can share in the joy of [Precious’s] first time performing in drag and later meeting her now-husband, Myles Brady-Davis, which lead her to appearing as the first trans bride on the hit show, Say Yes to The Dress, and eventually, to becoming a mother.” (The Advocate)

“The author is a shining example of a proud Black trans woman, celebrating genderqueerness in her work and personal lives. An inspiring memoir of nonconformity.” (Kirkus Reviews)

a true story of triumph

this book will make you cry laugh think about your own life and vow to do better

Highly recommend this book!!

A very compelling and extraordinarily
honest narrative! Storytelling that is accessible and engaging for many audiences!

A testament of Resilience

I have Always Been me is truly an all-American story. The real America. Many of us didn’t grow up in families that resembled those on TV, and had to make sense out of and evolve from our dysfunctional families. I found Precious’ story to be inspiring, heartbreaking, and at the same time hilarious. That’s one of the things I enjoyed most about this book was the moments where I knew I was laughing WITH the author not at her and her experiences. “I have always been me” is motivation for anyone looking ignite their own resilience.

Amazing story of resilience

This is a wonderfully told story of resilience, chosen family, and the journey to discover one’s own truly authentic self. Precious is a gorgeous, talented woman and Chicago so is lucky to have her!

Must read!

Precious Brady-Davis is not only an amazing author but an interminable spirit. Enjoy her passion for life and her experiences as she became her true self.