Prompted my Sfem's mention of the book as an interesting read, I purchased and read "Trans-sister Radio" by Chris Bohjalian.
It's a work of fiction, and I liked it. I thought it gave a credible portrayal of the pitfalls, problems, and rewards of transitioning male to female. I appreciated the detail that the author included concerning SRS. I also thought that the book realistically dealt with the problem of acceptance not only by an employer and the community, but also of close relations. In fact, the novel is as much about the acceptance of a spouse or partner as it is about the trials of the transsexual herself. It deals thoroughly with the sexual life of a transsexual (got your attention yet?
). I cared about the main characters in the book and hoped for a happy ending. You'll have to read the book yourself to learn that.
It appears that the author researched the subject very well. I didn't encounter obvious mistakes or mischaracterizations. Of course, what do I know, really? If anyone has read it, feel free to give us your review. I recommend it.
Clara Kay
It's a work of fiction, and I liked it. I thought it gave a credible portrayal of the pitfalls, problems, and rewards of transitioning male to female. I appreciated the detail that the author included concerning SRS. I also thought that the book realistically dealt with the problem of acceptance not only by an employer and the community, but also of close relations. In fact, the novel is as much about the acceptance of a spouse or partner as it is about the trials of the transsexual herself. It deals thoroughly with the sexual life of a transsexual (got your attention yet?
). I cared about the main characters in the book and hoped for a happy ending. You'll have to read the book yourself to learn that. It appears that the author researched the subject very well. I didn't encounter obvious mistakes or mischaracterizations. Of course, what do I know, really? If anyone has read it, feel free to give us your review. I recommend it.
Clara Kay