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LETTERS FOR MY SISTERS is an anthology of collected wisdom by and for transgender women. This groundbreaking collection of letters tells raw, heartfelt stories of childhood, transitioning, and becoming women in a world where acceptance is sometimes elusive and costly. Brave, boldly vulnerable and revealing, this collection adds to a growing body of literature where trans people tell their own stories as they lived them. Each writer addresses one simple question: If you could write just one letter to someone beginning transition, or to your younger pre-transition self, what would you say? Would you reassure or warn them, or lay your life out in vivid detail for them to draw their own conclusions? Would you have a secret to tell, a hard-won truth or an unexpected triumph to share? LETTERS FOR MY SISTERS is an anthology of collected wisdom by and for transgender women. This groundbreaking collection of letters tells raw, heartfelt stories of childhood, transitioning, and becoming women in a world where acceptance is sometimes elusive and costly.
Paperback: 146 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 4, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1499342039
ISBN-13: 978-1499342031
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #956,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #128 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > LGBT > Transgender #26275 in Books > Gay & Lesbian
Finally a great little gem of a book by some amazing and talented ladies! Transitional Wisdom is chocked full of short letters to our former selves. There is some thing for everyone -transition or not -either pre or post. Trans people seem pretty smart and successful. Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Cheif. Trans women have no choice other than succed given these obstacles. The trail is now well beaten for others to follow. Wishing you success. The letters clearly illustrate this. Thoughly enjoyable a good quick read. It is honest and unabashed. Enyoy!
You will laugh and you will cry. You will be inspired, encouraged and affirmed. "Letters for My Sisters" is a book that will speak to your heart and mind. Whether you are young or old, whether you are just thinking about starting your journey or have already set out, these letters from women who have gone before will speak frankly and directly, sometimes with cynicism, sometimes with humour, always with wisdom and love. If you are trans woman trying to understand who you are and the path you are walking or a family member or friend seeking to learn more about this most strange form of birth defect, I highly recommend this book. Don't merely sit down and read it from cover to cover. Take time to stop and ponder each story. Can you identify with the woman who lived it? What is she saying to you? What can you learn from her experience? I am old enough to remember the time when letters were the primary means of long distance communication. A letter from a loved one was something that you would take your time reading and rereading, experiencing, absorbing, so that you felt connected to your loved one. The letters in this book are like that. You will want to revisit them from time to time when you are hurt, afraid, have doubts about the path you are on, or want to reflect on your journey to being whole and how far you have come . If I could recommend only two books to those who are on this journey LFMS would be one and Dr Anne Boedecker's "The Transgender Guidebook" would be the other.
Wow!! Very thought provoking book!! Well written with a number of different perspectives from transgender people. Recommended for all transgendering people and those who know anyone who is. Please remember how beautifu you actually are!!
During my transition I've read a lot of transgender literature, from self-help to general education to history.Letters For My Sisters is my favorite of them all, hands down.The letters are short and vary widely in content. All are touching in their own way. Almost all of them made me cry, to the point where I had to read this in private. Sometimes it was because the stories hit close to home, other times it was because it felt like someone was personally reaching out and helping me get through some tough times.While I think anyone could read this and get a lot out of it, it is definitely directed at transgender readers. If that's you, especially if you're newly transitioning or not even sure yet, I think that reading this is going to help you feel a little less alone.
Letters for My Sisters is a wonderful collection of inspiring letters of true courage and strength. It is a great read that will leave the reader full of positivity and a deep understanding of what it entails to be a transsexual women.
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