Hans G. Schantz's The Wise of Heart is a bold foray into one of the most controversial topics in contemporary America: transgenderism. It is an inherently polemical book, about an inherently polemical topic. But don't let that make you think this story is preachy or boring or unsophisticated; Schantz gives us a gripping courtroom drama with well-written characters that kept me engaged throughout.

Americans believe in the law, we believe that the law can solve our problems, and I suspect this is part of why courtroom dramas are so popular in our culture. It is our version of trial by combat, and we have faith that it will work out, somehow.

This was an great book, both thought-provoking and interesting to read. The illustrations are top-notch as well. I'm happy to recommend it.

I was given a review copy of The Wise of Heart by the author. ( )