Some books speak quietly, like a whisper to the soul. Others, like God Does Love Me: My Trans Journey to Finding My True Self, sing with a voice of courage, conviction, and unwavering grace. Written by pastor, entomologist, and transgender activist Dawn J. Flynn, this memoir is not just a recounting of a personal journey, it is a love letter to authenticity, faith, and the healing power of truth.
Dawn’s book chronicles her transition from male to female, but even more deeply, it captures the spirit of someone who has lived fully in both gender roles, gaining insight that few people can claim. “Everything we experience in life is a teaching tool,” she writes, and in that spirit, her memoir is generously offered as a source of guidance for others navigating the complex terrain of gender identity and self-acceptance. What makes Dawn’s story extraordinary is not just her transition, but the spiritual richness with which she approaches every chapter of her life. As the pastor of New Life Metropolitan Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, an LGBTQ+-affirming congregation, Dawn brings a deeply compassionate and theologically grounded voice to the transgender narrative. Her belief that “God’s love is for everyone, without exception” runs like a golden thread through her writing, offering comfort and affirmation to anyone who has ever felt out of place in their own skin or in their faith community.
