Transcendent
A Memoir
$34.83
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2026
Summary
Four-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.
Laverne 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.
Surviving a childhood fu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529999778 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529999774 |
| Author: | Laverne Cox |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Del Rey |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 154mm x 234mm |
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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is an Emmy-winning actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate best known for her role as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black. This role made her the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, she studied at the Alabama School of Fine Arts before pursuing acting in New York City. Cox has been a trailblazer for transgender representation in media, using her platform to advocate for trans rights and visibility. She made history again as the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy as an executive producer for Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word.
Beyond acting, she is a sought-after speaker and activist, working to challenge discrimination and promote inclusivity. She is also the host of her own podcast, The Laverne Cox Show, a collaboration with iHeartRadio and Shondaland. Cox resides in New York City.
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