The Secrets of My Life
| Company type | Memoir |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Caitlyn Jenner |
| Products | Book |
The Secrets of My Life is a 2017 memoir authored by Caitlyn Jenner. This work details her early years as Bruce Jenner, her achievement as an Olympic decathlon gold medalist, her experiences through three marriages, interactions with her children, and her journey as a well-known transgender woman.
Synopsis
Jenner explores the impact of her gender identity on her three marriages. She disclosed her gender dysphoria to her first wife, Chrystie, in 1973 after being caught wearing a bra. The second marriage to Linda ended when Linda discovered Jenner dressed in women's attire. Jenner informed her third wife, Kris, about her gender identity early in their relationship.
In the 1980s, she started hormone therapy, which enhanced feminine characteristics; however, she ceased treatment to protect her family dynamics. She underwent removal of breast tissue, which she linked to steroid use. After divorcing Kris, Jenner finalized her transition with surgery completed in January 2017.
Reception
The memoir secured spots on both The New York Times and USA Today Best Seller lists.
Kirkus Review characterized the book as "an honest depiction of a self undergoing transformation," while Publishers Weekly regarded it as a "genuine yet somewhat inconsistent autobiographical account."