In the book Just Add Hormones by Matt Kailey, the main objective is to get cisgender readers to view transgender individuals as people, not just statistics or stereotypes. This is shown in the anecdotes that he gives in his essays, all geared towards showing his narrative as uniquely trans, but also as universally relatable. One instance of this device in play is when Matt talks about changing a car tire all on his own. "For the first time, I could wipe the sweat from my face without fear of smearing my mascara or lip gloss", he writes, "It was freeing." From one angle, this anecdote is uniquely trans, but from another it is relatable to everyone. Who hasn't felt free after ditching something that held them down? Kailey also makes his story, and therefor trans people, relatable stressing the point again and again that first and foremost, trans people are people; that outside of their gender identity and genitals not correlating they are just like anyone else.
Another craft move that furthers the author's purpose is how he describes trans issues matter-of-factly and frank enough that readers can't help but empathize and understand. The terms he uses aren't simple, but they're easy to understand. His explanations are thorough without being pedantic. Sure, these are qualities of all good non-fiction, but the unique tone of Kailey's writing help contributes to his need for the reader to understand and sympathize with trans struggles.
In conclusion, Matt Kailey's purpose in his book Just Add Hormones was to make cis people gain a better perspective on trans issues.
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