Antonia Monopoli & Gerardo Maiello - La Forza di Antonia

2019, Antonia Monopoli, Gerardo Maiello, Italian,

Original title: "La Forza di Antonia: Storia di una persona transgender" (Antonia's Strength: A Transgender Person's Story) by Antonia Monopoli and Gerardo Maiello.

Antonio was a shy, reserved, lonely child, shy and bullied by other children because he was freckled and "effeminate". Antonio's childhood and adolescence were also tormented by misunderstandings and intolerance, by sacrifices and renunciations. Once an adult, Antonio learned about transsexuality and finally found the answer to that "little girl imprisoned in the heart of a child", with "a boundless love for life". The trip to Milan, prostitution, emancipation, love, and LGTB activism are the stages of Antonia's journey that have built the woman and one of the main and influential advocates of the transgender movement in Italy.

Antonia Monopoli is a remarkable individual whose life story has inspired many. She is a transgender woman who has faced immense challenges and triumphed over adversity. Antonia’s journey is chronicled in the biographical novel titled “La Forza di Antonia” (translated as “The Strength of Antonia”), which she co-authored with Gerardo Maiello.

The book delves into her childhood, adolescence, and experiences as a transgender person, touching on themes of love, misunderstanding, intolerance, and emancipation. Antonia Monopoli’s resilience and activism within the TLGB community have left a lasting impact, making her a beacon of strength and courage for others.

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