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Dress Codes: Of three girlhoods – my mother's, my father's and mine by
Noelle Howey (Picador USA ,2002)
As Noelle copes with a turbulent adolescence, further confused by the male and female role models she had as a girl, her father begins to metamorphose into the loving parent she had always longed for-only now outfitted with pedal pushers and pink lipstick. Could becoming a woman make her father a completely different person? With edgy humor, courage, and remarkable sensitivity, Noelle Howey challenges all of our beliefs in what constitutes gender and a "normal" family. Get this book
As Noelle copes with a turbulent adolescence, further confused by the male and female role models she had as a girl, her father begins to metamorphose into the loving parent she had always longed for-only now outfitted with pedal pushers and pink lipstick. Could becoming a woman make her father a completely different person? With edgy humor, courage, and remarkable sensitivity, Noelle Howey challenges all of our beliefs in what constitutes gender and a "normal" family. Get this book
Grayson Perry by Louisa Buck and Marjan Boot (Netherlands Architecture Institute, 2002)
Pieces together the history of Grayson Perry's artistic development and explores the meanings and metaphors of his work. The catalogue is well laid out and there are masses of full colour illustrations. Get this book
Pieces together the history of Grayson Perry's artistic development and explores the meanings and metaphors of his work. The catalogue is well laid out and there are masses of full colour illustrations. Get this book
I Am My Own Wife: The real story of Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf by Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf (Cleis Press, 2004)
A soft-spoken transvestite wanting nothing more than to live as a hausfrau, Charlotte von Mahlsdorf instead was caught up in the most harrowing dramas of 20th century Europe, surviving both the Nazis and the Communists. This is her exquisitely written biography where she reveals her lifelong pursuit of sexual liberty. The subject of an award-winning Broadway play by Doug Wright. Get this book
A soft-spoken transvestite wanting nothing more than to live as a hausfrau, Charlotte von Mahlsdorf instead was caught up in the most harrowing dramas of 20th century Europe, surviving both the Nazis and the Communists. This is her exquisitely written biography where she reveals her lifelong pursuit of sexual liberty. The subject of an award-winning Broadway play by Doug Wright. Get this book
The Lazy Crossdresser by Charles Andrers (Greenery Press, 2001)
As many as 5% of all men crossdress regularly but not all of them want to do it fully or publicly. Charles Anders, a writer and crossdresser of many years experience, gives readers the skills and confidence required to crossdress as much – or as little – as they like with tips on embarrassment-free clothes shopping, applying make-up, making decisions about head and body hair, and much more. Get this book
As many as 5% of all men crossdress regularly but not all of them want to do it fully or publicly. Charles Anders, a writer and crossdresser of many years experience, gives readers the skills and confidence required to crossdress as much – or as little – as they like with tips on embarrassment-free clothes shopping, applying make-up, making decisions about head and body hair, and much more. Get this book
My Husband Betty: Love, sex, and life with a crossdresser by Helen Boyd (Thunder's Mouth Press, 2004)
Explores the relationships of crossdressing men and their female partners. Men like Helen Boyd's husband are starting to come out and win the respect of friends, family, and society - even if their behavior still baffles mental health professionals and the crossdressers themselves. Boyd explains the 'taxonomy' of the transgendered, the distinct societies within the transgendered community, the effects of the closet, sexuality, and the issues faced by the wives and girlfriends of crossdressing men. Get this book
Explores the relationships of crossdressing men and their female partners. Men like Helen Boyd's husband are starting to come out and win the respect of friends, family, and society - even if their behavior still baffles mental health professionals and the crossdressers themselves. Boyd explains the 'taxonomy' of the transgendered, the distinct societies within the transgendered community, the effects of the closet, sexuality, and the issues faced by the wives and girlfriends of crossdressing men. Get this book
The Tranny Guide by Vicky Lee (The WayOut Publishing Company, 2002)
Not just for trannies, students of sociology and psychology, wives, partners, friends and family of cross-dressers (who may be struggling to understand partner's feelings and desires) will find this book invaluable whilst others will find new ways to enjoy 'the scene'. Get this book
Not just for trannies, students of sociology and psychology, wives, partners, friends and family of cross-dressers (who may be struggling to understand partner's feelings and desires) will find this book invaluable whilst others will find new ways to enjoy 'the scene'. Get this book
True Selves: Understanding transsexualism – for families, friends, coworkers, and helping professionals by Mildred L. Brown and Chloe Ann Rounsley (Jossey Bass Wiley, 2003)
Using real life stories, letters and other compelling examples, the authors give a clear understanding of what it means to be transsexual. They also give other useful advice, including how to deal compassionately with these commonly misunderstood individuals – by keeping an open heart, communicating fears, pain and support and respecting choices. Get this book
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Using real life stories, letters and other compelling examples, the authors give a clear understanding of what it means to be transsexual. They also give other useful advice, including how to deal compassionately with these commonly misunderstood individuals – by keeping an open heart, communicating fears, pain and support and respecting choices. Get this book
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