Summary Of Night By Jaime Cortez

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This 2004 novel written by LGBT rights activist Jaime Cortez was based on the transgender life of a Cuban man known as Adela Vasquez. For me, this graphic novel was very enlightening, interesting and demonstrated a great deal of courage. As a young woman who comes from a Hispanic background, I am fully aware that expressing your sexuality is a very touchy and sensitive subject for several. In numerous occasions, people who identified themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender face numerous acts of discrimination and shame. From time to time, they are disowned from their families and end up becoming homeless with no support from them. From a very early age, Adela knew she was different from your average male. "I couldn't wait

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