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style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1;\">Latest Book Release<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:14px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:14;--minFontSize:14;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">SIRBRIAN SPEASE AUTOBIOGRAPHY<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><p>&#8220;I was a skinny Black kid from the projects, but I was determined to transition from a poor, nappy-headed boy into a princess even prettier than my mother.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start 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fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-font-size);\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-letter-spacing);text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-text-transform);--fontSize:55;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-line-height);\">Therapist Stan Wachowski<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p>Sirbrian Spease and therapist Stan Wachowski holding The Boy of Hearts, the first installment in a powerful three-part autobiographical series. This groundbreaking book traces Sirbrian\u2019s journey through the aftermath of childhood abuse as a queer child\u2014what he describes as a \u201cgirl at heart\u201d\u2014and how that trauma shaped his identity and led to the emergence of protective alter egos, Devon and Chris. For several years, Stan has supported Sirbrian in navigating the complex realities of living with a personality disorder, helping him process deep-rooted trauma through compassionate care and innovative therapy techniques. Their collaboration is a testament to resilience, healing, and the transformative power of mental health support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#000000;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:95.68%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" 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style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-letter-spacing);text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-text-transform);--fontSize:54;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_2-line-height);\">More About Sirbrian Spease<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:30px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><p>Through Sirbrian&#8217;s vivid storytelling readers are taken on a journey of self &#8211; discovery and resilience as he faces the challenges of growing up in a society that marginalizes and discriminates against him. The author&#8217;s vulnerability and honesty shine through as he shares his experience of being a black child in the projects where he felt trapped by oppressive forces of homophobia and transphobia.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the obstacles he faces, Sirbrian remains determined to embrace his true self and transition into the person he was meant to be. His unwavering determination to be a princess, even more beautiful than his mother, is a testament to his strength and resilience. As readers follow his journey, they will be inspired by his courage and ability to find solace in his imagination.<\/p>\n<p>The Boy of Hearts also shed light on the impact of abuse and PTSD on a young child&#8217;s life. Sirbrian&#8217;s experiences within his abusive home and foster care system are heart-wrenching, yet he manages to find hope and healing through his creative outlet. His story serves as a reminder of the importance of support and understanding for children who have endured trauma.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, The Boy of Hearts is a powerful memoir that tackles important themes of identity, resilience, and the power of imagination. 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data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">What The Critics Say<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);\">TESTIMONIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:12%;--awb-padding-bottom:75px;--awb-padding-left:12%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:95.68%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.608%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-1\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>I can imagine how difficult it&#8217;d be to be gay in such a hostile neighborhood. This looks like a great story. I&#8217;ll check it out later. Great review.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Nwankwo GC <\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-2\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">This book needs to be read by most people out there. Society is known to criticise anything that differs from what they are used to. We can never know what struggles each and every person faces so the best thing to do is to be kind to everyone we meet. This book reinforces that and i would love to read it.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Cutemami<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-3\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>I am so intrigued by the topic. thanks for an interesting and educating review.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Reading_Jack<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-4\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">Hi I just want to express how this book hit home, I was diagnosed with bipolar about 3 years.. I so relate with everything.. I&#8217;m so appreciated that writing and talking about Metal illness is very important to talk about. So I give 2 thumbs \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc up..Love Kimberly \u2764<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Kimmielove<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-5\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">I felt connected to the part of the book about Sirbrian&#8217;s mom&#8217;s reaction to her being gay. While I was never physically abused for it, I was emotionally abused. I believe this book could open the minds of those questioning or discovering their sexuality so that they know they are not alone when it comes to abuse and torture for being who they are, and how they may find ways to fight that abuse. It should open the eyes of people who are not familiar with the LGBTQ community to the every day torture these people are forced to endure through no fault of their own, and that LGBTQ people need to be protected as much as any other class of society. I would recommend this book to others with the warning that this book holds a very realistic and ugly view of the persecution members of the LGBTQ community must face every day.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Spark Dalmatian<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-6\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">after reading this book made me feel ashame of all the the homophobia that i showed to the gays over the years. i pray that i didnt cause them to develop the type of personality disorder that the sirbrian spease has<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>branden spease<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-7\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<div class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\">\n<div class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container review-text-read-more-expander\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\">\n<div class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" data-expanded=\"false\">A gift indeed! With his book, Sirbrian invited us deeply into his world. Truly an up close and personal glimpse into his world of horror and strength. I would recommend this book to anyone with similar lived experiences so they will know that they are not alone and that somebody &#8220;gets&#8221; them. A must read for those who love a person on this journey as well as those who provide services to them. I smiled, cried, felt angry, sad, appalled and grateful! Thank you for letting me in Sirbrian. Peace!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Anonymous <\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.608%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-8\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">It cannot be easy to accept who you are, because some people are quick to judge or saying it&#8217;s a sin. But the point is it will take time to build that confidence and show people who you really are and not care about their opinions.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Stacyleigh M<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-9\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">Reading books open my mind to more realities that can be obtainable unreal life and equips my imaginative mind to be creative. I enjoyed every bit of this review. Awesome and honest review.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Mbenma Esther 080<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-10\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">People need to be more open-minded about other people differences. I have personally learnt not to judge other people no matter the diversion. Thanks for the review.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Pauls_<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-11\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">Heartbreaking and affirming, Sirbrian shares his struggle of growing up navigating homophobia, neglect, and abuse from his parents. A girl in a boy&#8217;s body, Sirbrian creates a safe place to be authentic with the love, protection, and acceptance of Prince, Devon, Donna, his older brother Chris, and neighborhood friend Teka. Removed to a boy&#8217;s home, Sirbrian comes to further embrace his femininity while learning to control his rage and PTSD. I couldn&#8217;t help but be impressed at Sirbrian&#8217;s strength in the face of ongoing adversity. Using his imagination to cultivate love and self-acceptance, the dialogues deflecting hate and remembrances of horrific abuse made me gasp in shock and cringe with fear for what Sirbrian endured. Artwork and photos complimented the book, painting a fuller picture of this beautiful person telling their truth. The sheer bravery of sharing this story is inspiring, and I hope there will be sequels to share Sirbrian&#8217;s journey as it continues to unfurl.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Laura L.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-12\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">I&#8217;m so grateful to hear Sirbrian&#8217;s story so vulnerably and truthfully told in The Boy of Hearts. I recommend this book to anyone who has been told they are not worthy, good or beautiful, and to anyone who has experienced the evil forces of transphobia and homophobia in our world. Sirbrian&#8217;s book is a gift to us and a reminder to us of the power of hate to destroy, and yet also the strong power of love to build each other up. We can choose love. Thanks to Sirbrian for this powerful book.<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>Kathryn Aikins<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-13\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) + 45% ),var(--awb-color8-a));--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial alignment-left no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">This book is a very good book! 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