Martin Gitlin 
Chaz Bono 

Chaz Bono has been in the spotlight for the entirety of his life. As a child, he was a star on his parents Sonny and Cher’s variety show. In 1995, Bono’s role as a celebrity shifted after tabloids outed him as a lesbian. Bono embraced his potential and became an LGBTQ advocate. In 2009, Bono further advanced LGBTQ awareness by announcing his gender identity as a trans male. Since then, Bono has shared his struggles and triumphs through documentaries, interviews, and a very public life. This comprehensive biography celebrates the accomplishments of this celebrity activist who has broadened public perspective on LGBTQ issues.