Always Anastacia - A Transgender Life in South Africa
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (971 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1868427137 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"How It Feels To Be Transgender" according to Timi J. Townsend. A very readable and sometimes sad but ultimately hopeful description of the author's journey as a transgender woman in South Africa. She is a medical doctor and a gender activist with impressive public speaking credentials. I met her this summer in Columbus, Ohio at the Community Festival . Authentic Anastacia A beautifully written book that drew me into a deeper understanding of the journey that transgender people travel. The writing is deeply engaging with its raw honesty.A great read for anyone who'd like to know more, understand more and be more supportive to those on this journey.Beautiful . I enjoyed reading the book and getting a better understanding the I enjoyed reading the book and getting a better understanding the struggles transgender people face on a daily basis. It would have been nice to if the writer was more specific relating to childhood issues and what issues she really had with her dad.
"I stand in front of the mirror as I remind myself that I don't have to wear the uniform anymore. Born into a Jewish family in Johannesburg and raised by her parents as a boy, Anastacia Tomson was never sure just how much of her persistent internal discomfort to blame on an often troubled family life. I can grow out my nails, and paint them with polish. She qualified and practised as a doctor, but it would take a great deal more clear-sighted and difficult questioning to finally find peace and self-acceptance, as a woman. This memoir is a clarion call for a more nuanced understanding of trans people and the concepts of sex, gender and identity.. But now, after five months of hormone therapy, countless sessions of painful laser hair removal, multiple appointments with doctors and psychologists, it is very much a reality. I can speak in the voice that I've spent so many hours cultivating with my speech therapist. I don't have to dress myself in men's attire. I am finally free to have my ears pierced. I don't have to hide my disgust anymore at being called