Amateur

Amateur, by Thomas Page McBee, is a candid exploration of masculinity as the author, a trans man, trains for and fights in a charity boxing match at Madison Square Garden. Through personal experience and interviews with experts, McBee examines societal expectations, gender roles, and issues related to masculinity, sexism, and privilege. The book offers a thoughtful and honest analysis of what it means to be a man today, infused with hope, intimacy, and reflection.