"This book is different from the autobiographies and clinical studies on transsexuality. It represents two years of research involving carefully structured, in-depth personal interviews with 75 transsexuals, consultations with members of the medical and mental health communities, and conversations with loved ones of transsexuals.
This is a MUST read for any parent of a transgendered child of any age. Likewise, it is a good book for a child to give a parent who needs to understand what is going on. The book is a testament to unconditional love for one's child. It also is an invaluable guide with how-to's and what-to-avoid's.
Pat Califia, a lesbian writer, examines the lives of transgender pioneers like Christine Jorgensen, Jan Morris, and Rene Richards; and contemporary transgender activists like Kate Bornstein, and Leslie Feinberg and gives us a meticulous analysis of trangender history and politics.
Dr. Stanley Biber of Trinidad, Colorado is arguably the best known SRS surgeon in the world, and unquestionably in the U.S. Dr. biber has performed over 3500 gender reassignments in his career. Hear him and see him discuss his life's work with the transgender community. Dr. Biber gives an overview, an excellent slide presentation of the different surgical techniques, including repairing the mistakes of other surgeons, and a Q&A session.
Dr. Stanley Biber of Trinidad, Colorado is arguably the best known SRS surgeon in the world, and unquestionably in the U.S. Dr. biber has performed over 3500 gender reassignments in his career. Hear him and see him discuss his life's work with the transgender community. Dr. Biber gives an overview and an excellent slide presentation of the different surgical techniques for creating a phallus for an FtM transsexual.
Completely rewritten new edition. Vital, accurate and up-to-date information on safe and effective hormonal therapy, realistic expectations, and possible complications. Now includes information on natural hormones, measurements and self-examination guide with answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Out of Print! New 3rd Edition due in April '99
Physician's Guide to Transgendered Medicine, Sheila Kirk, M.D.
Transgendered Medicine is a new discipline, but it embraces age-old principles and ideas along with innovative and unique treatment procedures. Dr. Kirk combines her many years of private practice in related fields and her direct association with worldwide experts in transgendered medical care and research to provide your physician with accurate methods for diagnosis and management of your health.
Paperback, 69 pages, US$10.50
The Transsexual's Survival Guide to Transition
and Beyond
by JoAnn Altman Stringer
Stringer, a post-op transsexual woman, covers everything the therapist didn't tell you and then some. Counseling, economics, networking a new social life, seeking employment, and dealing with friends, family and others are just a few of the topics. Comprehensive yet general enough for both Male to Female and Female to Male transsexuals. An indispensable guide for a successful transition at a new reduced price.
Paperback, 68 pages, US$15.00
The Transsexual's Survival Guide II -- Family, Friends, & Employers by JoAnn Altman Stringer
Transsexual people do not exist in a vacuum. Their gender transition affects everyone around them. Ms. Stringer explains the transition process clearly for family, friends and employers in easy to understand terms and provides advice for the extended family to actually ease the transition process for everyone concerned. This book is designed to be given by the transsexual to those that need help understanding the transition process.
Paperback, 60 pages, $US 10.00
Identity Management in Transsexualism
by Dallas Denny, M.A.
This is the only comprehensive guide to managing an identity change for the transsexual person. Denny shares her personal experience in tracking down the paper trail we all leave behind us. She gives solid advice and explicit directions where possible. An extra bonus is the Transgender Identity card. Just add your photo and personal data. Equally useful for MtF and FtM.
Paperback, 84 pages, US$15.
The Straight Dope on Hormones: A Monograph
by Delia Van Maris, M.D., edited by JoAnn Roberts, Ph.D.
This is the text of a workshop by Dr. Delia Van Maris. If you need to know about hormones, their effects and side-effects, then this is one booklet you can't pass up.
Paperback, 24 pages, US$4.00
Speaking As A Woman by Alison Laing
This is the only book on feminine speech development anywhere. Ms. Laing has collected in one volume all the tricks, hints and tips you'll need to create a "passing" female voice. You will learn earn about modulation, intonation, inflection and how to have fun with your "new" voice. This is a great companion to the video.
Paperback, 40 pages, US$10.00
Speaking As A Woman VIDEO with Alison Laing
Now, Alison Laing's best selling book is on video. Learn the secrets of more feminine communication with Speaking As A Woman. Listen and watch as Alison takes her class through voice exercises for pitch control, inflection and rhythm. 45 min.
NTSC - VHS, Order: VCA1 US$30.
Medical, Legal & Workplace Issues for the Transsexual by Sheila Kirk, M.D. & Martine Rothblatt, J.D.
"Our purpose in writing this book is to supply comprehensive and accurate information addressing the medical, legal and workplace issues encountered through every phase of the transition process.
Paperback, 149 pages, US$20.00
To Be A Woman by Jerry/Jerri McClain
"I always wanted to be a woman..." Those opening words of this book set the scene for one of the most unusual stories ever told, written by a successful novelist, husband, and father. You will learn more in two or three hours with this book than in years spent trying to understand how others really feel.
Paperback, 184 pages, US$17.00
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