I prayed to God to make me a girl - a podcast by BBC World Service

Abby Stein grew up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in New York City, one of the most gender segregated societies in the world. Abby’s parents considered her their firstborn son but she was adamant that she was a girl. She has written a book about her experiences called ‘Becoming Eve.’

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Alice Gioia

Picture: Abby Stein
Credit: Courtesy of Abby Stein

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