A heartwarming and honest memoir written by Gemma and Leo a mother and son recounting the story of Leos gender transitionThe lives of transgender people have evolved into a talking point in wider society. Many people now have an opinion on trans issues however most have not informed that opinion by speaking to a trans person firsthand.amp160Between is a memoir told from the perspective of a mother and her transgender son with the aim of destigmatizing and humanizing transgender people and the issues they face.amp160Gemma is the first to admit she knew nothing and felt vulnerable and uneducated while Leo explains that he always felt different and how hard it was for him to face his family his friends and the world.amp160Their story provides an honest insight into what itamp8217s really like to come out tell people get help grow up and live as a trans person as well as what it feels like to parent a trans person. It beautifully illustrates the issues pain struggle and joy for trans people and their parents and is a mustread for those in the same shoes and those who want to be better friends and allies to the LGBTQ community.