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True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism - for Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals (Hardcover)

by Mildred L. Brown (Author), Chloe Ann Rounsley (Author) "Our own sense of being male or female is something that most of us take for granted ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 271 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey Bass (23 Sep 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0787902713
  • ISBN-13: 978-0787902711
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,158,361 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Thorough and comprehensive. This is a serious and important book. If you know a transsexual, care about a transsexual or are interested in understanding transsexuality, then True Selves should be on your reading list."

"Provides a useful introduction to the transsexual phenomenon for the practicing psychiatrist who may be unfamiliar with this particular sexual minority." (Wynelle Snow, M.D., Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists)

"A useful volume to have as a reference for those trying to gain some understanding of being transexxual [or] for those desiring to understand this in a friAnd or family member." (Wynelle Snow, M.D., Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists)

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Combines authoritative information and humanitarian insight into the transsexual experience

Filled with wisdom and understanding, this groundbreaking book paints a vivid portrait of conflicts transsexuals face on a daily basis––and the courage they must summon as they struggle to reveal their true being to themselves and others. True Selves offers valuable guidance for those who are struggling to understand these people and their situations.

Using real life stories, actual 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, respecting choices.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ho hum, which pigeon hole do you fancy?, 2 Aug 2004
By Fiona Jameson "You know what they say about p... (Norfolk, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism - For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals (Paperback)
Unfortunately this book is not helped by an overpowering bias towards the USA. Looking at previous reviews only enforces this fact. So anyone looking for information on how to deal with Gender Dysphoria outside the States is likely to be disappointed. I read this early in my own transition and found it to be of very little help. However I am based in the UK, I can appreciate that American Transsexuals may get much more from this book.

Also the middle of the road approach that we are all happy little things, if only we can be treated is misleading. The lack of exploration of sexuality as a distinct and seperate issue is a particular failing. Like the rest of humanity, Transsexuals are an example in diversity, no two are the same. Like a previous reviewer I am not a victim and would prefer not to be shown as such.

This book needs to be handled with care, it does not hold all the answers despite the impression you may receive from the previous reviews. However it is certainly worth looking at.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of its kind., 2 Feb 1998
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I've read a number of books describing transsexualism, hoping to find the right one to give to people as I tell them about my own transition. When I read this one, I knew this was it, and I told my parents about myself within the week. They have since told me that this book was essential to their understanding of my condition. I believe the authors have provided an invaluable resource for anyone whose life is touched by knowing a transsexual person.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not grateful for crumbs from the table..., 4 Jun 2004
By ROBIN (Grove Park, London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism - For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals (Paperback)
This book was bought for my mother, but after reading it, I decided it wouldn't help her.

Aside from the books heavy focus on male to female transsexuals, it only appeared to pay lip service to those of us who are gay, bisexual, or queer identifed. As for trans people who still identify as trans, in-between, a-gendered, "other" etc, well, according to the author we appear not to exist at all.

I found the tone of the book somewhat patronising as well, with an element of apology on our behalf from the author. She also seemed to portay us as victims, to a degree. Well I for one am not a victim of my transgenderism, and I do not wish to be portayed as some kind of tragic figure. I don't feel it does anyone any good in the long term.

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5.0 out of 5 stars At last, someone who understands
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just another raving review for a book you need to read...
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5.0 out of 5 stars To understand transsexualism, read this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book with truth to it
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