Becoming a Woman: A Biography of Christine Jorgensen (Sexual Minorities in Historical Context)
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560236671 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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So intent was he on denying attraction to men and suppressing "perplexing thoughts" that he presented himself "as a far more typical young man than he ever acknowledged to himself." After 30 months of surgery and hormone treatments in Denmark, "Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty," the New York Daily News screamed on December 1, 1952. Scott, Whitney . A thoroughly understandable, believable retelling of a once-extraordinary story. Nowadays, former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman can ride his motorcycle to a book signing while wearing a stunning wedding gown. Pioneers, for that is what 26-year-old Jorgensen was, by definition descry no easy paths and must forge them. From Booklist The most famous transsexual before the term came into use, Chris
Worth reading Samuel Rafael No study on the subject of gender dysphoria could be complete without referencing the account of the transsexual whose sex change shocked America in the early 1950s. Christine Jorgensen in her memoir, "Christine Jorgensen, a Personal Autobiography (1967)," outlined her journey from George to Christine. Jorgensen was one of the first individuals of the modern era to undergo what was in the 1950s commonly termed a "sex change operation." "GI Turned Blond Bea. "christines story told at last without holds" according to Franjoy. I have been waiting for a long time for a book on christine jorgensen to surface other than the one she wrote with a ghost writer in 1967. Little did I know that this book was released in 2008. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this sort of tell al the book focuses on christines ups and celebrity upon being greeted at the airport in 195christines story told at last without holds I have been waiting for a long time for a book on christine jorgensen to surface other than the one she wrote with a ghost writer in 1967. Little did I know that this book was released in 2008. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this sort of tell al the book focuses on christines ups and celebrity upon being greeted at the airport in 1953 asmthe new christine leaving george behind and the downs along the way She had arrived and had to break through lots of advers. asmthe new christine leaving george behind and the downs along the way She had arrived and had to break through lots of advers. Christine Jorgensn The definitive reader for anyone interested in Christine Jorgensen and her fascinating transformation. As a visionary and least common denominator in the world of Transgender her story is compelling. Her genesis required a daunting personal advocacy which most would have abandoned in its infancy. This book details her early life in NYC and her expatriation to Sweden and eventual transformation from M to F. This is a fascinating story and a "great read".
This book chronicles Christine’s drive, ability to solve problems, immense determination, and just plain luck as she transformed herself into her true genderand reveals facets of her personality previously undisclosed by other biographies of her life.Christine Jorgensen was a major contributor to the unfolding of the so-called sexual revolution in America. Kinsey, Georges Burou, Harry Benjamin, and Christian Hamburger. Becoming a Woman: A Biography of Christine Jorgensen is the story of one courageous individual overcoming personal and