Transguy Essentials

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	"A guide for those who wish to understand more about transsexualism. Very American, and sometimes too detailed about procedures, but useful all the same."

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	"A great starting point to discover more about trans issues and history. Various different editions available."

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	"Good anthology of writing by a wide range of transguys."

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	"Semi-autobiographical novel of a transgender butch, both extremely moving and a fascinating insight into LGBT history."

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	"One of the classics. If you only read one FTM autobiography, make it this one!"

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	"Autobiography of a UK transguy, written in diary format."

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	"Interesting account of the life of Michael Dillon, the first FTM in the world to undergo hormone therapy and surgery."

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	"This is more a series of observational pieces than an autobiography - another excellent read."

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	"Wonderful novel about a fictional jazz trumpeter, Joss Moody, who is discovered upon his death to be female-bodied. Told through the eyes of a number of people, incuding Joss's widow and son."

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	"Well-written autobiography of a US transman, focusing on his transition and surgery."

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	"Excellent book, with a wide variety of personal stories, and interesting surgery photography."

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	"Interesting enough, but although Rico explains that the words are his and hence the grammar may not always be perfect, I found the bad grammar, spelling and punctuation a major distraction."

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	"Not always an easy read, Mark's autobiography details his struggles understanding his transsexualism and accessing treatment, and as such is an important reminder of the pioneers who blazed a trail."

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	"The story of Stephen Whittle, probably the UK's best known transman, combined with a series of photographs of men, examining what it means to be male in modern society."

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	"Fascinating account of Jack Bee Garland, who lived as male but was discovered upon his death to be female-bodied."

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	"Beautiful novel centring on the life of a young girl, Mary, who, aged six, suddenly realises that he is, in fact a boy, and her quest to become the man, Martin, that he knows he truly is."

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	"This autobiography focuses on Max's experiences of the effects of testosterone, along with examining his pre-transition life."