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Tristyn:
Not sure I posted this topic in the correct thread. If I didn't, mods, please feel free to move it to the appropriate one. ;D

So I was wondering if anyone here could recommend me some really good transgender themed books targeted to trans people. I have read about three, two of which I have completed. But I think they were more geared towards cisgendered folks. The one I am reading now, simply titled Transgender People, is one I would not recommend to a transgender person because while it does contain very supportive text within its pages, it also shows the ugly side of this issue that originates from the stigma, fear, ignorance and prejudice we must all face at one time or another within a highly homophobic and transphobic society.

If ever one should read this title, I would especially advise that you avoid those types of texts and mainly focus on the ones from transgender advocates. The other two titles I read and completed are Second Son by Ryan Sallans (an FTM) and True Selves I believe by Mildred Brown, but I forgot the co-author's name. Mildred Brown is a gender therapist/psychiatrist while the co-author is a transgender advocating journalist. Major support in those, but as I said they were more for cis than trans folks.

Any ideas on good titles out there specifically targeted to peeps like us?

Thanks! :)

ftmax:
I only have one trans-related book in my house, and it's geared towards guys looking into bottom surgery. It is called Hung Jury: Testimonies of Genital Surgery by Transsexual Men. I haven't had time to read it yet due to end of the year busy-ness in my personal life, but it came highly recommended in several FTM Facebook groups.

Gertrude:
I've read three of Jenny Boylan's books  trans subjects and I like the first one best, she's not there. Parenting in three genders was good too.


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Tristyn:

--- Quote from: FTMax on December 13, 2015, 09:53:46 am ---I only have one trans-related book in my house, and it's geared towards guys looking into bottom surgery. It is called Hung Jury: Testimonies of Genital Surgery by Transsexual Men. I haven't had time to read it yet due to end of the year busy-ness in my personal life, but it came highly recommended in several FTM Facebook groups.

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I swear I saw this on Amazon before. I'm gonna have to check that one out one day.

I was hoping my public library would have some decent selection of books in this. Unsurprisingly, they do not. :(

purplewuggybird:
I have a book on hold from the library right now that seemed like a possibly trans-oriented book. The sad thing is that a trans-oriented book is probably less likely to sell as a cis-oriented book. I will have to get back to you on my new read!


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