Most negative reviews of this book have been ad hominem attacks. They attack the author, not their research and citations. Does the rapid increase in female to male transexuals deserve to be studied? Yes. They went from a statistically insignificant percentage of the population to over two percent in some areas. It is statistically unlikely that whole friend groups would suddenly decide they were trans. The book points out flaws in the current treatment -the condition is self diagnosed -treatment can be given to minors without parental consent or knowledge -female to male transexuals went from almost non-existent to the largest segment AND IT ONLY OCCURS IN TEENAGE GIRLS. It used to be before any medical intervention would be approved, a transexual would have to live as their preferred sex for a year — now if you self diagnose YOU CAN START TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY Does the hypotheses put forth in the book plausible Yes. A social contagion be at play (teenage girls are historically the group most susceptible to mass hysteria) IT DESERVES TO BE INVESTIGATED AND DISCUSSED without accusations of transphobia or a political agenda being at work. Is it a social contagion? It needs more research. It could be caused by chemicals in plastic or another environmental factor. But again, when a group goes from being almost statistically non-existent IN ANY GROUP to being the most represented Research into the cause would seem like an obvious area of study Is the book perfect? No. But it’s hypotheses seems plausible.Read full review
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Never would have thought this issue was coming from the source. Answers many questions
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Compelling insight into teens
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Definitely an answer to problems in our society right now
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