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When ron is outed by cassies malicious younger brother, marc, hes fired and set adrift once more, this time with a target on his back. Revolutionary by myers, alex author hardcover jan14. Revolutionary, alex myers s richly imagined and meticulously researched debut novel, brings the true story of deborahs struggle against a rigid colonial society back to life and with it the courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her journey through a countrys violent birth. Jan 14, 2014 revolutionary, alex myerss richly imagined and carefully researched debut novel, tells the story of a fiercetempered young woman turned celebrated solider and the remarkable courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her odyssey as the new nation was being born. Jan 01, 2014 alex myers revolutionary was a very good book. Alex myers has been living as a man for half his life, having come out as transgender before his senior year at phillips exeter academy. Revolutionary by myers, alex author hardcover jan142014. Todays debut author interview is with alex myers, whose novel, revolutionary, came out in jan. Click to read more about revolutionary by alex myers. This book is in part about that agony, and also about selfdiscovery, and. This deftly written debut historical novel from male transgender author alex myers follows a strongwilled young woman who takes a huge. Revolutionary, alex myers s richly imagined and meticulously researched debut novel, brings the true story of deborahs struggle against a rigid colonial society back to lifeand with it the courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her journey through a countrys violent birth. That premise grabbed me right away, and i was happy to find that. The story of deborah samson may not be known by as many as say the story of general george washington, but to those who know it like me, we love it.

In his debut novel, revolutionary, author alex myers puts forth a refreshingly unique revolutionary war story. Revolutionary by myers, alex and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After years of indentured servitude in a sleepy massachusetts town. At a time when rigid societal norms seemed absolute, deborah sampson risked everything in search of something better. In 1782, during the final clashes of the revolutionary war, one of our young nations most valiant and beloved soldiers was, secretly, a woman.

Do you ever think about how many of those may be tied to your gender. Revolutionary road richard yates, 1961, 1989 knopf doubleday 480 pp. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read revolutionary. In revolutionary, by alex myers, a woman fights as a man the. Myers revolutionary, 2014 has written a compelling comingofage novel even as he occasionally veers into more pedantic territory. Alex myers pageturning, adventurefilled debut novel, revolutionary, is a vividlydetailed fictionalization of the true story of massachusettsborn deborah sampson, a woman who disguised.

Revolutionary, explores the life of deborah samson who, passing as a man, fought in the revolutionary war. Alex myerss revolutionary books, lavender 492 is a historical novel based on deborah samson, a weaver in a small massachusetts village, who, as robert shurtliff, assumed male attire and enlisted in the continental army in 1780. Author, transgender advocate alex myers tours wyoming for. Alex myerss pageturning, adventurefilled debut novel is a vividlydetailed fictionalization of the true story of massachusettsborn deborah. Author alex myers to speak on revolutionary heroine.

Revolutionary, alex myers s richly imagined and carefully researched debut novel, tells the story of a fiercetempered young woman turned celebrated solider and the remarkable courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her odyssey during the birth of a nation. Jul 12, 2017 alex myerss debut novel, revolutionary, reimagines the true story of deborah samson, a little remembered revolutionary war soldier who disguised herself as a man to fight the british. Revolutionary a remarkable novel the new york times about americas first female soldier, deborah sampson gannett, who ran away from home in 1782, successfully disguised herself as a man, and fought valiantly in the revolutionary war. Presents a fictionalized account of deborah sampson gannett, who defied the rigid societal and social norms of her times to disguise herself as a man, join the continental army, and fight against the british during the american revolution. Alex myers is a transgender man who is also a greatgrandchild of deborah samson. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Jan 17, 2014 after reading revolutionary by alex myers, i am no longer lamenting. Harvard book store is pleased to welcome teacher, activist, and harvard alum alex myers, the first openly transgender student at harvard university, for a discussion of his novel revolutionary in 1782, during the final clashes of the revolutionary war, one of our young nations most valiant and beloved soldiers was, secretly, a woman. Sep 17, 2015 i recently read revolutionary by alex myers about deborah samson sampson who disguised herself as a man and joined the continental army near the end of the war. Revolutionary, by alex myers, is a novel based on the true story of a. Revolutionary, alex myers s richly imagined and carefully researched debut novel, tells the story of a fiercetempered young woman turned celebrated solider and the remarkable courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her odyssey as the new nation was being born. Revolutionary is the story of his ancestor deborah samson gannett, who disguised herself as a man in order to join the continental army and fight the british. Deborah sampson, who historians cite as americas first female soldier, ran away from home in 1782 and transformed herself cutting her hair, binding her chest and donning mens clothesto serve as robert shurtliff in the continental army. Jan, 2014 revolutionary, by alex myers, is a novel based on the true story of a woman who fought as a man in the revolutionary war.

As the read, i could not help but feel for this soldier. Alex myers s powerful debut novel revolutionary asks those questions and more by telling the true story of deborah samson, a woman who disguises herself as a man and joins the continental army in. Eckleburg book club revolutionary by alex myers by the. Revolutionary book by alex myers official publisher. Alex myers debut novel, revolutionary, is more than an accounting of deborah sampsons amazing revolutionary war feat of enlisting and serving a threeyear tour in the army disguised as a man.

While still rooted in the loss and triumph of bloody battles, myers challenges the wellworn patriots tale by focusing on deborah sampson gannett, a reallife historical figure who successfully disguised herself as a man in order to enlist in the revolutionary army. Buy continental divide by alex myers online at alibris. Revolutionary book by alex myers official publisher page. Revolutionary, alex myerss richly imagined and carefully researched debut novel, tells the story of a fiercetempered young woman turned celebrated solider and the remarkable courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her odyssey during the birth of a nation. Describes the story of deborah sampson gannett, who, in defiance of the rigid societal and social norms of her times, ran away from home, disguised herself as a man and helped fight against the british during the american revolution. Revolutionary museum of the american revolution gift shop. Lexi adams alex myerss pageturning, adventurefilled debut novel is a vividlydetailed fictionalization of the true story of massachusettsborn deborah sampson, a woman who disguised herself as a man in order to enlist and fight in the continental army during the revolutionary war. Alex myers s powerful debut novel revolutionary asks those questions and more by telling the true story of deborah samson, a woman who disguises herself as a man and joins the continental army in the last years of the revolutionary war. An interview with revolutionary author alex myers lavender. In following her true naturewho she is at heartdeborah creates for herself a duplicitous life fraught with personal risk.

I had never read one of myers books and i have to say i was very impressed. Jan, 2017 chapter 1 revolutionary, meaning revolutionary, genre revolutionary, book cover revolutionary, flies revolutionary, revolutionary 7cd36b0caf321 myers presents an incredibly complex protagonist in deborah, whose gender identity is not taken as a given lambda book report a novel of the american revolution by a writer who is himself a true american revolu. I dont want being transgender to limit what i can do and where i can go. Revolutionary road reading guide book club discussion. February, 2018 author alex myers to speak on revolutionary heroine deborah sampson and gender identity in the american revolution. Alex myers is a writer, teacher, speaker, and activist. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about revolutionary by alex myers. Continental divide is a deeply engrossing and insightful book about love, loss, and. While still rooted in the loss and triumph of bloody battles, myers challenges the wellworn patriots tale by focusing on deborah sampson gannett, a reallife historical figure who successfully disguised. Alex myers, a transgender man, explores the american revolution through the eyes of one of his distant ancestors, deborah sampson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the war.

This book was simply put one of the finest historical fictions on the revolutionary war i have ever read. I dont want being transgender to limit what i can do and where i can go, ron writes in an application for financial assistance for lgbtq teens. The novel has been praised by the new york times, kirkus, publishers weekly, elle, and many other outlets. Revolutionary by alex myers 2014, hardcover for sale. Revolutionary, alex myerss richly imagined and carefully researched debut novel, tells the story of a fiercetempered young woman turned celebrated solider. Alex has taught high school english for over a decade and during this time earned an mfa in writing at vermont college of fine arts. Mar 02, 2014 in his debut novel, revolutionary, author alex myers puts forth a refreshingly unique revolutionary war story. Alex myers author, transgender advocate gender identity educator alex. Revolutionary, by alex myers, is a novel based on the true story of a woman who fought as a man in the revolutionary war. Revolutionary by alex myers a remarkable novel the new york times about americas first female soldier, deborah sampson gannett, who ran away from home in. In revolutionary, by alex myers, a woman fights as a man. Revolutionary explores the life of deborah samson who, passing as a man, fought in the revolutionary war.

This deftly written debut historical novel from male transgender author alex myers follows a strongwilled young woman who takes a huge gamble and fights as a male soldier for the american colonists. When deborah samson disguised herself as a man and joined the continental army, she wasnt just fighting for americas independenceshe was fighting for her own. Buy revolutionary book online at best prices in india on. Interview with alex myers, author of revolutionary sfgate. Revolutionary by alex myers in 1782, during the final clashes of the revolutionary war, one of our young nations most valiant and beloved soldiers was, secretly, a woman. I do not know if there is a movie based on this book. Born and raised in western maine, alex left his home state to attend phillips exeter academy and went on from there to earn degrees fro. Behind the book revolutionary by alex myers bookpage. A remarkable novel the new york times about americas first. Revolutionary ideas for independence day style booktrib. A remarkable novel the new york times about americas first female soldier, deborah sampson gannett, who ran away from home in 1782, successfully disguised herself as a man, and fought valiantly in the revolutionary war.

Alex myers cleverly blends his own family history with fiction in his unique debut novel, revolutionary. I do highly recommend reading this informational text about the revolutionary war. Your mannerisms, your habits, when you choose to speak and when youre silent. Alex myers official website of the author of revolutionary. Revolutionary book by alex myers official publisher page simon. Alex is excited to give away a free copy of his novel to a random commenter. Since high school, alex has campaigned for transgender rights. Through adolescence, he was a tomboyish girl named alice myers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In this exquisitely rendered fictional account, myers paints a portrait of a complex woman whose tribulations and triumphs echo in our own time. Revolutionary, alex myerss richly imagined and meticulously researched debut novel, brings the true story of deborahs struggle against a rigid colonial society back to lifeand with it the courage, hope, fear, and heartbreak that shaped her journey through a countrys violent birth. This deftly written debut historical novel from male transgender author alex myers follows a strongwilled young woman who takes a huge gamble and fights as a male soldier for the american. Jan 14, 2014 revolutionary ebook written by alex myers.

Buy revolutionary book online at low prices in india. When the 22yearold servant can no longer bear her oppressive life in colonial massachusetts, she. Alex myers author, transgender advocate gender identity educator alex speaks at schools, conferences, and libraries around the country to help communities. We meet deborah samson gannett, myers own ancestor, during the american revolution in 1782. Myers debut, a novel based upon the true life of a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought in the revolutionary war, illuminates questions about gender equality and identity. Georges school, where he lives with his wife and two cats. A fascinating retelling of the story of americas first female soldier, deborah sampson gannett, who. Bookpage behind the book by alex myers january 2014 there were many things i liked about my grandmother puffers home. While still rooted in the loss and triumph of bloody battles, myers challenges the wellworn patriots tale by focusing on deborah sampson gannett, a reallife.

But feel free to show a little more skin, with short sleeves and no neckerchiefs tucked modestly into this bodice. Alex myers, author of revolutionary a novel that tells the story of americas first female soldier, deborah sampson gannett, who disguised herself as a man and fought in the. Harvard book store is pleased to welcome teacher, activist, and harvard alum alex myers, the first openly transgender student at harvard university, for a discussion of his novel revolutionary. Myers presents an incredibly complex protagonist in deborah, whose. Alex myers has an incredible mastery of the english language. The book is a work of fiction but does contain a few elements of truth and was very interesting. Revolutionary, alex myerss richly imagined and meticulously researched debut novel, brings the true story of deborahs struggle against a rigid colonial society. Feb 03, 2014 harvard book store is pleased to welcome teacher, activist, and harvard alum alex myers, the first openly transgender student at harvard university, for a discussion of his novel revolutionary. That premise grabbed me right away, and i was happy to find that the execution of the novel was just as interesting. Author alex myers to speak on revolutionary heroine deborah. The character seemed so strange to be actually true, but deborahrobert was a true american hero. Revolutionary is a fascinating retelling of the story of americas first female soldier who successfully disguised herself as a man and fought valiantly in the revolutionary war. Revolutionary book omaha public library bibliocommons. Gingham fabric will always have an oldfashioned feel, especially in a dress thats cut similarly to the styles of colonial times.