Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man

Amateur: A Memoir of Masculinity, Violence, and Healing by Timothy McBee is a groundbreaking new book that explores the complex relationship between masculinity and violence through the author's personal journey as a trans man training to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden.

This powerful and thought-provoking memoir examines the weight of male violence, the pervasiveness of gender stereotypes, and the limitations of conventional masculinity, ultimately offering a new way forward and a new kind of masculinity.

With its graceful and uncompromising exploration of living, fighting, and healing, Amateur is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of gender in our society today.