Waltham Public Library - Author Mimi Lemay & her book, "What We Will Become: A Mother, A Son, and a Journey of Transformation"

From the age of 2 1/2, Jacob, born Em, adamantly told his family he was a boy. While his mother Mimi struggled to understand and come to terms with the fact that her child may be transgender, she experienced a sense of déjà vu—the journey to uncover the source of her child’s inner turmoil unearthed ghosts from Mimi’s past and her own struggle to live an authentic life. Come hear this compelling story of one mother and one child as they navigate their journey together.