{"product_id":"transcendent-laverne-cox-9781668097755","title":"Transcendent: A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eFour-time Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox shares her journey as a transgender woman in Hollywood, confronting childhood trauma, shame, gender identity, her transition, body image issues, her search for romantic love, deep-seated feelings of unworthiness, and ultimately, healing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaverne Cox is a powerhouse in the fight for transgender rights and representation--but her path from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement was anything but easy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSurviving a childhood full of trauma, dealing with depression, and working at a drag restaurant in New York City for seven years, Laverne was turning forty and felt it was time to throw in the towel when it came to being a Hollywood star--then she booked the character of Sophia Burset in\u003ci\u003e Orange is the New Black\u003c\/i\u003e. Her world changed overnight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe made history as the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy, starred in a range of high-profile shows, and became the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy as executive producer on \u003ci\u003eLaverne Cox Presents: The T Word\u003c\/i\u003e. A red-carpet fashion icon, podcast host, and fearless advocate, she uses her stardom to champion LGBTQ+ rights, whether on Hollywood's biggest stages, her personal channels, or at Supreme Court hearings. And she's only getting started. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTranscendent\u003c\/i\u003e, you will experience life in Laverne's shoes, from her childhood abuse to making her big break, dealing with Hollywood bureaucracy, feeling lonely in a world that is unaccepting, and finding her voice through the chaos of it all. With behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflection, we can heal and fight for equality, right alongside Laverne.","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50045357916353,"sku":"9781668097755","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5512\/0833\/files\/9781668097755.jpg?v=1773260844","url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/transcendent-laverne-cox-9781668097755","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}