Let Us Play, Harrison Browne
Let Us Play, Harrison Browne
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Let Us Play
Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes

Author: Harrison Browne, Rachel Browne

Narrator: Avi Roque

Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/27/2025


Synopsis

“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead.”—Jay Onrait, sports anchor

“A crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA Women’s Hockey

“Will shed light on the unique challenges trans athletes face.”—Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and activist

A crucial subversion of the misconceptions around the participation of gender diverse athletes—advocating for the inclusion of trans and nonbinary athletes across all levels of sport

The debate over the inclusion of gender diverse people in sport has become the latest battleground in the fight for basic human rights and equality. Trans and nonbinary people around the world are facing physical harm and violence—including death—at unprecedented rates. In Let Us Play, trans athlete Harrison Browne and investigative journalist Rachel Browne reveal how the opposition towards gender diverse athletes is fueled by fear and a moral panic as opposed to facts around what makes “a level playing field.” 

Interweaving Harrison’s first-hand experience as a transgender athlete with exclusive accounts—from athletes, coaches, policymakers, and advocates on the front lines—Let Us Play dismantles the illusion that sports have ever been fair, that trans athletes pose a threat to women’s sports, and that gender-affirming healthcare for athletes should be prohibitive to play. 

Calling for a reframing of the binaries from youth and high school levels all the way to the national leagues, Browne and Browne offer a new path forward, led by solutions proposed by gender diverse athletes themselves.

About The Author

Harrison Browne is the first transgender athlete in professional hockey. He was part of the NWHL and played for the Metropolitan Riveters and the Buffalo Beauts.He is the inclusion leader for the NWHL advisory board and special ambassador for the NHL's Hockey Is for Everyone initiative. Rachel Browne is an award-winning investigative journalist and documentary producer whose work appears in VICE News, POLITICO, Global News, Maclean’s magazine, Discovery+, and elsewhere.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cameron on June 02, 2025

Harrison and Rachel haven’t written a book that does an incredible job of teaching and relaying information in a digestible way. I’ve always felt scared to engage in debate around these topics because I felt I didn’t know enough facts to support my thoughts. This book equipments me with the tools to......more

Goodreads review by Serena on June 26, 2025

I received a free advance copy of this through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for my honest review. I am glad to have read this book, simply because now I know I can recommend it to others. I am not the target audience, because I already strongly support trans people being able to compete in sports......more

Goodreads review by James on June 14, 2025

A good addition to the conversation about trans and nonbinary athletes. Because of the pace of the decline of trans rights, there needs to be a new book about every year. This on picks up roughly where Fair Play (Barnes) left off. Let Us Play focuses less on the science, although it is there, and more......more

Goodreads review by Macaulee on June 11, 2025

Let Us Play is at once an interesting and accessible read that doesn’t just tell you what’s happening when it comes to trans athletes in sports, it shows you why it matters. The authors bring together personal stories and social context in order to cut through the noise and political grandstanding t......more

Goodreads review by K.R. on June 12, 2025

If you’re interested in sports, human rights, gender identity in general or trans issues in particular, and you want to understand the reality rather than the hyper-politicized biases that flood our media, Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne bring the receipts in their concise, readable analysis Let U......more


Quotes

“This well-researched, trenchantly argued, and compassionately written book is a must-read for those invested in the fight against transphobia. Deftly combining memoir-style profiles of trans athletes with political analysis, the authors clearly and adeptly dismantle both the patriarchal, transphobic basis of anti-trans policies and our preconceived notions about gender, ability, and sport. A strong argument for dismantling gender segregation in sports.”
Kirkus Reviews

“This book succeeds in clearly exploring topics that range from the current political climate to hormones, the Olympics, locker room etiquette, and NCAA rules and regulations by forgoing overly technical language. Let Us Play offers a compelling case of a human-rights issue while reminding readers that gender diverse athletes, like cisgender athletes, just want to play freely and be part of a team.”
Booklist

“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead.”
—Jay Onrait, sports anchor

“For anyone seeking to understand the strengths and challenges of being transgender, being an athlete, and how many people embody both identities. I’m proud to join in and shout, ‘LET US PLAY!’”
—Miles McKenna, author of I Am NOT a Vampire

“More urgent than ever before, Let Us Play is a crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”
—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA Women’s Hockey

“Whether you’re a sports fan, an ally, or someone navigating their own path toward self-acceptance, Let Us Play will shed light on the unique challenges trans athletes face.”
—Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and activist

“This book is a gift. Let’s make sure it gets into the hands of those who need it. . . . The message is a simple one: everyone should have the right to play.”
—Dave Zirin, sports editor, The Nation

Let Us Play is about more than trans athletes; it’s about gender in sports and the ways in which misogyny, sexism, and rigidity are ruining the joyous experience of athleticism for everyone.”
—Gabe Dunn, coauthor of I Hate Everyone But You

“A generous and necessary resource for navigating some of our most urgent sociopolitical issues.”
—Chase Joynt, author of Vantage Points

“Harrison Browne is not only an incredible athlete but a leading figure in raising awareness and battling transphobia. His story of perseverance and the courage to be oneself will inspire anyone who reads it.”
—Eric Radford, Olympic gold medalist, figure skating

“Finally, a thoughtful deep dive into the intersection of sports and trans experiences! . . . A vital road map for equality in sports and beyond.”
—Amos Mac, coeditor of Original Plumbing: The Best of Ten Years of Trans Male Culture

“An invaluable resource for anyone interested in the future of sports, gender equality, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity.”
—Colin Mochrie, actor and comedian