Transcendent
A Memoir
$60.28
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
11 July 2026
Summary
Four-time Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox shares her journey as a transgender woman in Hollywood, confronting childhood trauma, shame, gender identity, her transition, body image issues, her search for romantic love, deep-seated feelings of unworthiness, and ultimately, healing.
Laverne Cox is a powerhouse in the fight for transgender rights and representation—but her path from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement was anything but easy. Surviving a childhood full of tr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529994926 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529994926 |
| Author: | Laverne Cox |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Merky Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 11 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 486g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 164mm x 26mm |
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About The Author
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is an Emmy-winning actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate best known for her role as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black. This role made her the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Cox studied at the Alabama School of Fine Arts before pursuing acting in New York City. Cox has been a trailblazer for transgender representation in media, using her platform to advocate for trans rights and visibility. She made history again as the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy as an executive producer for Laverne Cox Presents- The T Word.
Beyond acting, she is a sought-after speaker and activist, working to challenge discrimination and promote inclusivity. She also hosts The Laverne Cox Show, a podcast.
Cox resides in New York City.
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