Translucence. Stories of transgender faith
The testimonies collected in the 44 pages of the book "Translucence. Stories of transgender faith"The spiritual and human journey of seven transgender believers who have been able to overcome despair with courage tell us, facing abuses, prejudices and painful marginalizations.
This book is not only a collection of stories, but an invitation to listen and discover the stubborn and tenacious faith of those who, although despised and rejected, continue to keep their journey of faith.
Alessandro, Cristina, Joy, Ethan, Alessandra, Bruna and Florencia give us precious fragments of their lives: difficult, sometimes dramatic journeys, to find their authentic identity and peace with oneself. Their voices speak to us of a nearby God, friend, who loves each and each as it is and who welcomes without distinctions or reserves.
The book is enriched by the pastoral introduction of Don Andrea Conocchia, which has long been engaged in welcoming transsexuals, who writes how in these stories: "I am quite sure that you will surprise yourself from the tenacity in the faith that lodges in many transgender people. And, after being surprised or surprised, you will reflect on things that otherwise you would not have had the opportunity to intercept in the routine of every day".
In the afterword Letizia Tomassone, Pastora and Theologian from Waldensian, invites us to let ourselves be accompanied by the stories of these people "that do not self -ust, do not base their justice on gender, orientation or sexual identity " and that help us dream «Together a Church that knows how to express the blessing of God and that makes the right relationships sprout."
To complete the publication, the reflections of the pedagogist Alessandra Bialetti, who help us understand these identity research paths with greater awareness.
Translucence is a book that invites us to break down prejudices, to open mind and heart and let us touch by the human and spiritual events of those who have found in their diversity not a condemnation, but an extraordinary opportunity to meet with God and with others.
Download the book for free in PDF format by clicking here. If you prefer to receive a free paper copy (while stocks last), you can request it by writing to: tendedigionata@gmail.com.
This publication was made thanks to the contribution of the eight per thousand of the Valdese table to Cornerstone project de La Tenda di Gionata.
