It's Just a Book

The central character of this book is Max, a thirteen-year-old boy who has the courage of his conviction to dress as a girl and think differently to other boys his age. Max is an Adonis, with unmistakably stunning androgynous looks, captivating emerald green eyes, and mid-length blonde hair. Despite a loving, supportive family and their unconditional positive regard for him, his good looks both work for him and against him as he questions himself and his choices as he experiences the scorn of others. He narrates his journey through high school as he enjoys a change in status from being bullied and a pariah, to becoming accepted as one of the popular kids.This is a fun, engaging, heart-warming and an enlightening book with a twist at the end. It will raise a smile, bring a tear, and give hope to the reader. It is book for all young people coming of age in search of self and their identity. It is also a must read for all adults involved in education, child adolescent and mental health services and social care.

Born in Liverpool but raised in the suburbs, Max Celebnon has over forty years’ experience as an educator and sports coach. He has worked with children, young people, and adults across the full spectrum of ability from high achievers to those with a special educational need, both at home and abroad. He has a passion for working with those who are ‘different’ or ‘hard to like’ and specialises in helping people find their way by working with them to identify their individual strengths, talents, and skills, and then providing a platform for them to test these out and experience success.