"Deanna Homar is a transgender woman who struggles with the reality of coming out. And also struggles with her mental illness known as schizophrenia. In the book she talks about her family life being denied who she is, and it also talks about her experiences with her gender identity and sexual orientation.
"I Am Deanna" also talks about how she came out to her family and friends, and also how she used her writing skills as a coping skill. Finally, she also talks about how her friends and family support her from day one, and how she triumphs over her personal tragedies such as losing both her grandmothers and the love and support she has received."
