transsexualism

Examines the history of transgenderism in the United States from the years immediately following World War II and the first transsexual and transvestite communities, up through the radicalism of the sixties and seventies, and into the developments of gender issues in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Alexandra dreams of becoming a farmer and a man. She feels she was born in the wrong body, but until now didn't realize that being transgender was possible, and that her dream could become reality, if she decides to go through with it.

Presents an overview of issues and topics relating to transgenderism, including how it can be defined, how it relates to sexual orientation, coming out, the history of transgenderism, transgenderism as a mental health issue, and discrimination that transgender people face.

Contains the personal stories of several transgender people.

"Trans-Kin is a collection of stories from significant others, family members, friends, and allies of transgender persons (SOFFAs). This 400+ page guide includes 50 personal stories plus a comprehensive glossary, list of frequently asked questions and resources including books, videos and organizations - all of which promote awareness, insight and understanding of the transgender community"--From book website.

A group of young gay, lesbian, transsexual, bisexual, and transgender youths describe their experiences and the challenges they face.

Eye surgeon and tennis player Ren?e Richards tells her life story with a focus on the three decades since her sex-change, covering such topics as her first years as a woman, her relationship with her son, her years as Martina Navratilova's coach, her love life, and her return to her medical career after tennis.