The Third Person
The Third Person by Emma Grove is a memoir published by Drawn & Quarterly Publications on May 3, 2022. This 904-page book presents a deeply personal narrative exploring trauma and the complexities of gender-affirming healthcare. The story follows Emma, a transgender woman, as she navigates her therapy sessions with Toby, revealing her experiences and the existence of distinct identities within her.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of Emma’s past and the emergence of her alternate personas, Katina and Ed. The memoir delves into the dynamics of therapy and the challenges of understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder, raising questions about identity and healing. With its bold illustrations and emotive storytelling, The Third Person offers insights into the intersection of biography, trauma, and the journey toward authenticity.
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A boldly drawn, unforgettable memoir about trauma and the barriers to gender affirming health care
In the winter of 2004, a shy woman named Emma sits in Toby’s office. She wants to share this wonderful new book she’s reading, but Toby, her therapist, is concerned with other things. Emma is transgender, and has sought out Toby for approval for hormone replacement therapy. Emma has shown up at the therapy sessions as an outgoing, confident young woman named Katina, and a depressed, submissive workaholic named Ed. She has little or no memory of her actions when presenting as these other two people. And then Toby asks about her childhood . . .
As the story unfolds, we discover clues to Emma’s troubled past and how and why these other two people may have come into existence. As Toby juggles treating three separate people, each with their own unique personalities and memories, he begins to wonder if Emma is merely acting out to get attention, or if she actually has Dissociative Identity Disorder. Is she just a troubled woman in need of help? And is “the third person” in her brain protecting her, or derailing her chances of ever finding peace?
The Third Person is a riveting memoir from newcomer Emma Grove. Drawn in thick, emotive lines, with the refined style of a comics vet, Grove has created a singular, gripping depiction of the intersection of identities and trauma. The Third Person is a testament to the importance of having the space to heal and live authentically.
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