This is an eye-opening book about how some people in the United States still struggle for acceptance. Brown's book shows her own journey to find self-worth amongst glided diversity mission statements in various organizations for both her gender and her skin color. From an early age, Brown is aware that "Austin" is not a traditional name for a girl during a tense encounter at age seven with a librarian who suspects Brown's library card is stolen, Brown realizes "Austin" in part after her grandmother's maiden name, and in part because she predicts Brown will land more job interviews if hiring managers think she is a White man. Her mother's prediction works, leading to many uncomfortable job interviews for Brown as an adult.