From the Inside Out: Radical Gender Transformation, FTM and Beyond
Author:  Morty Diamond
Publisher:  Manic D Press
ISBN:  0916397963
Publishing Date:  2004
Pages:  168
Format:  Trade paperback

Born female yet little identified with that gender, these writers illuminate the experiences of those who identify as FTM (female to male), and those whose gender is more fluid (such as genderqueers and thirdgenders). Given the opportunity to explore any aspect of Gender identity change, from dating to family issues, these authors have written stories offering heartfelt insight into the dynamics of identity politics and the definition of self. An eloquent tribute to diversity, From the Inside Out features 30 stories written by transgendered authors and provides an amazing introduction for those who want to understand more about transgender and gender-variant people. In addition, these moving narratives are invaluable tools for learning more about queer theory, gender politics, cultural studies, and transgender history. Although all born female, these writers prove that biology doesn't control destiny.

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A Family and Friend's Guide to sexual orientation: Bridging the Divide Between Gay and Straight
Editor:  Alan Ellis and Bob Powers
Publisher:  ROUTLEDGE
ISBN:  041591275X
Publishing Date:  1996
Pages:  273
Format:  Hardcover

Helps individuals and families to bridge the divide between gay and straight, to heal the wounds that often accompany negative feelings about lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered persons. Thirty stories focusing on each individual's life history offer striking insights into the family dynamics relating to the homosexuality of a family member and how families can work together to achieve a place of compassion and acceptance.

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How Sex Changed: A History of Transsexuality in the United States
Author:  Joanne Meyerowitz
Publisher:  Harvard University Press
ISBN:  0674013794
Publishing Date:  2004
Pages:  400
Format:  Softcover

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A Self-Made Man: The Diary of a Man Born in a Woman's Body
Author:  Paul Hewitt, Jane Warren
Publisher:  Trafalgar Square Publishing (January 1, 1997)
ISBN:  0747249989
Pages:  352 pages
Format:  Paperback 

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