"In these hilarious and heartbreaking letters, Cecilia Gentili reinvents the trans memoir, putting the confession squarely between the writer and her enemies, paramours and friends. Writing to childhood figures such as her rapist's daughter, her father's mistress, her best friend, and her mother, Gentili probes deeply into the bitter cruelty, buried secrets, and delicious gossip of a small town. Is she here for revenge, or forgiveness? Both! And more! A story of sex, theft, murder, motherhood, and outrageous fashion choices, Faltas is a beautiful, messy meditation on what it takes to heal, and even grow."
Cecilia Gentili was an Argentine American advocate for the rights of transgender people and sex workers. She was born in Argentina and later moved to New York City. Throughout her life, she held leadership positions at various LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS care nonprofits. Cecilia was born on January 31, 1972, in the Argentinian city of Gálvez, Santa Fe.
Her parents were Italian and Argentinian.
She faced challenges growing up, including sexual abuse by a neighbor and struggles with acceptance due to her sexuality.
Cecilia also filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s removal of non-discrimination protections for gender identity in the Affordable Care Act.
She struggled with drug addiction, engaged in sex work, and faced deportation orders.
After being granted asylum in the United States, she legally changed her name.
Cecilia continued her advocacy work, fighting for the rights of marginalized communities.
Cecilia Gentili passed away on February 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, compassion, and activism.
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