"For Jennifer Boylan, creaking stairs, fleeting images in the mirror, and the remote whisper of human voices were everyday events in the Pennsylvania house in which she grew up in the 1970s. But these weren’t the only specters beneath the roof of the mansion known as the “Coffin House.” Jenny herself - born James - lived in a haunted body, and both her mysterious, diffident father and her wild, unpredictable sister would soon become ghosts to Jenny as well.
I’m Looking Through You is an engagingly candid investigation of what it means to be “haunted.” Looking back on the spirits who invaded her family home, Boylan launches a full investigation with the help of a group of earnest, if questionable, ghostbusters. Boylan also examines the ways we find connections between the people we once were and the people we become. With wit and eloquence, Boylan shows us how love, forgiveness, and humor help us find peace - with our ghosts, with our loved ones, and with the uncanny boundaries, real and imagined, between men and women."
She has spoken on numerous college campuses, including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Columbia, and Barnard. Boylan is also known for her work as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender rights. She has been involved in various initiatives and organizations dedicated to promoting understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals. In addition to her activism, Boylan is a talented writer and has contributed to numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more.
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