True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism-For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals

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SKU: 9780787967024 Category:
Author: Brown, Mildred L Rounsley, Chloe Ann
Publication Date: 03/24/2003
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Binding: Paperback
Media: Book

Description

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.