{"title":"Geena Rocero","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring works of \u003cstrong\u003eGeena Rocero\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author and passionate advocate for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. In this collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003eHorse Barbie\u003c\/em\u003e, among other thought-provoking titles, that delve into the deeply personal and transformative experiences that have shaped her life and activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeena Rocero's writings capture her remarkable journey from being crowned a beauty pageant queen in her native Philippines to becoming a renowned model and activist in the United States. Her storytelling is not only engaging but also educates readers on critical societal issues, offering an insightful glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by those in the LGBTQ+ community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, Geena Rocero's books offer a powerful blend of personal narrative and cultural reflection. Her eloquent prose is both captivating and enlightening, making it an essential addition to any collection focused on personal growth, courage, and the ongoing fight for equality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"horse-barbie-by-geena-rocero-9780593445907","title":"Horse Barbie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of Them's 2023 Now Award for Literature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Self Well-Read Book Club Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Phenomenal Book Club Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Best Books of 2023 - \u003cem\u003eElle, Esquire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dazzling, heartfelt memoir of a trans pageant queen from the Philippines who went back into the closet to model in New York City—until she realised that living her truth was the only way to step into her full power, now in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A moving chronicle of trans resilience and joy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Groundbreaking . . . Rocero quite literally models what triumph can look like.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eGlamour (Women of the Year)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young femme in 1990s Manila, Geena Rocero heard, \"Bakla, bakla!,\" a taunt aimed at her feminine sway, whenever she left the tiny universe of her eskinita. Eventually, she found her place in trans pageants, the Philippines' informal national sport. When her competitors mocked her as a \"horse Barbie\" due to her statuesque physique, tumbling hair, long neck, and dark skin, she leaned into the epithet. By seventeen, she was the Philippines' highest-earning trans pageant queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, Geena moved to the United States where she could change her name and gender marker on her documents. But legal recognition didn't mean safety. In order to survive, Geena went stealth and hid her trans identity, gaining one type of freedom at the expense of another. For a while, it worked. She became an in-demand model. But as her star rose, her sense of self eroded. She craved acceptance as her authentic self yet had to remain vigilant in order to protect her dream career. The high-stakes double life finally forced Geena to decide if she wanted to reclaim the power of Horse Barbie once and for all—radiant, head held high, and unabashedly herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dazzling testimony from an icon who sits at the centre of transgender history and activism, \u003cem\u003eHorse Barbie\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebratory and universal story of survival, love, and pure joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46372157685996,"sku":"9780593445907","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7448863482399.jpg?v=1744816904"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/geena-rocero.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}