She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (570 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385346972 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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At a certain point, though, she realized that she couldn't suppress her desire to live as a female and so eventually went through all the steps to become female, including sexual reassignment surgery. There is something troubling about Boylan's lighthearted tone, and while she hints at it, there is no really clear depiction of the havoc this transition must have wreaked on her married life (Boylan's wife was clearly devastated) and on her children (who at times refer to her as boygirl or maddy). But Boylan's well-written and informative book is a worthy contribution to the body of work on this subject. For 40 years, the author lived as a man, seemingly happy and even marrying a woman and fathering two children. All rights reserved. In this autobiography, she details her lifelong struggle with her burgeoning femaleness and the path she followed to become a female, both physically and mentally. Kathleen HughesCopyright © American L
club chose this and I didn't think I would like it. Fortunately My book club chose this and I didn't think I would like it. Fortunately, I found it hard to put down. Boylan tells her story deftly and with humor and understanding. Hers is one of the success stories of those who are transgender, and she knows it. While depicting his, then her experiences as a transgender person, he/she relates the psychological hurdles. "Highly recommend this book for anyone experiencing questions about their gender" according to Carole Hullinger. Quick read!Highly recommend this book for anyone experiencing questions about their gender identity as well as Anyone who knows and loves someone in transition. Jenny tells her story from the heart and a bit of humor. Addresses all her personal struggles as well as those of her family, friends and coworkers. Personally, as the wife of someone who has beg. Beautiful, balanced, hilarious, an all-round great read mulcahey This is a wonderful memoir, funny, smart, moving, genuine — and buzzword-free, no mean achievement these days. Once in a while, the balance may tip a little too far in the "I'm trying to make this entertaining" direction, but that's the only non-gushing observation I can make. Boylan's not just a fine writer, but the sort of writer you wish you cou
As James evolves into Jennifer in scenes that are by turns tender, startling, and witty, a marvelously human perspective emerges on issues of love, sex, and the fascinating relationship between our physical and intuitive selves. By turns hilarious and deeply moving, Jennifer Finney Boylan explores the territory that lies between men and women, examines changing friendships, and rejoices in the redeeming power of family. The provocative bestseller She’s Not There is the winning, utterly surprising story of a person changing genders. Told in Boylan’s fresh voice, She’s Not There is about a person bearing and finally revealing a complex secret. Now with a new epilogue from the author and an afterword from Deirdre "Grace" Boylan, She’s Not There shines a light on the often confounding process of accepting ourselves.