A transgender memoir exploring a life's journey that pushes past fear and toward love.
“Ryan Sallans is an incredibly brave young man who has written a powerful book. Second Son will save lives.”
— Dan Savage, Co-Founder, It Gets Better Project
“..an important and vital book…a terrific read. His honesty about his transition is one we don’t see often and it’s very refreshing.”
— Larry King, Talk Show Host
Ride alongside Ryan’s transition from a child to a body-obsessed young woman with an eating disorder; from female to male, daughter to son, and finally a beloved partner to a cherished fiance.
By age four, I was labeled a tomboy — a label that made my dad happy, I think.
I became his shadow. Everywhere he went, I followed. I wanted to be his helper. I wanted to be just like him.
—Ryan Sallans