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Alice in Genderland is the first ever memoir by a crossdresser who is not content to live behind closed doors. In describing his rich, complex life, Harvard-educated psychiatrist Richard Novic speaks eloquently for his straighter, more secretive peers. Most of the time, Rick is a man at the office or a husband and father at home. But one night a week, Alice is a woman about town, shopping, dining, dancing, and dating a man for nearly a decade. And it’s all above board.
In contrast to the life he leads today, Rick Novic suffered since his sporty, nerdy boyhood with a secret, a desire he was in no way equipped to handle, but one that eventually burst through his denial, a few months before his wedding day. Just once, he felt, while he still could, he had to know how it felt to be a woman.
Like Alice in Wonderland, his curiosity led him to fall headlong down a rabbit hole, through desperate straits, mind-opening surprises, heart-rending changes, and boundless love. By the time he was back on his feet, he was a different person, living a lifestyle he hadn’t known existed. Anyone who has struggled to figure out who they are and how they want to live will surely treasure this informative and engaging life story.
Praise for Alice in Genderland
“Few know the transgender science like GIRL TALK magazine’s Alice Novic. This exciting new memoir by her male alter ego takes us along with him and the people he loves, as he encounters and explores each twist and turn around him and within him. As much Lewis and Clark as it is Lewis Carroll, Alice in Genderland blazes a new trail in the world of crossdressing.” -Linda Jensen, contributing writer, Transgender Forum
“Alice bravely explores the limits of gender, sexuality, and relationships—a sexy, poignant, and often hilarious memoir of transgenderism.” -Vernon A. Rosario, MD, author of The Erotic Imagination, clinical faculty, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
“Alice in Genderland is a fascinating story, well worth reading.” -Vern L. Bullough, Ph.D., author of Crossdressing, Sex, and Gender, past president of the Society of the Scientific Study of Sex
Last Friday was a Friday like many others, and I was oh so ready for it. Read the first page
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My initial reaction was a quick rear-back with accompanying “whoa, boy” followed by a pause to reflect and realize that — though I still can hardly believe it possible — the author was right: there hadn’t been a contemporary crossdressing memoir that even I (reviewer for Transgender Forum) could call to mind.
Well, we crossdressers no longer suffer from the dearth of such books, because Dr. Novic has done such a good job in relating his own informative and insightful story. I am delighted not to have had to plow through a dozen inferior volumes to get to this choice one.
Beyond being the first of its kind, Alice in Genderland is rather well done and well presented. The latter I especially appreciated since the publisher, iUniverse, isn’t any better known for editing than any other print-on-demand publisher. Alice in Genderland benefits not only from the author’s easy and articulate grasp of English but also from his refreshing, let-it-all-hang-out candidness.
I’ve read few more memorable scenes than those that portray Richard’s life and love with the women in his life and Alice’s pursuit of passion “as a woman with a man.” The author’s road to self-actualization isn’t always smooth and easy, even with the advantage of an eventual wife who is remarkably accepting of Richard’s crossdressing, as long as it’s kept at a respectful distance from her. But, it’s the author’s ability to make the bumps--and grinds--along his way so fascinating that makes this book destined to be a classic!
Adrian deBolt
Transgender Forum
Even though I'm not American and my family background was different I could still identify, the confusion and denial I endured during my formative years was sooo very similar to Alice's own.
If you were born male and identify as female in any way, shape or clothing choice. This is the book for you.
Though it is written from an American point of view it resonates with the experiences and situations of many British... Read more
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