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Less a personal narrative (although Green does tell his own personal story) than a complete treatise on FTM issues, from the personal to the political, Becoming a Visible man is both packed with information and very readable.
Green is a female-to-male transgender pioneer, so I considered this required reading as I was beginning my transition. Excellent, thoughtful, historical. A very thorough treatment of all aspects of being a transgender man.
This book is really, very good at the beginning and at the end. I completely disagree with all the comments who say that this is FtM 101. This is about 1/3 memoir, 1/3 activism, and 1/3 penis intellectualization.
It definitely reads like it's intended for both (as Green would say) transsexual and non-transsexual audiences. He grapples with the desire to be a leader among men who comfortable with who he is, but is obviously not. He's as confused but resolute as the rest of us.
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It definitely reads like it's intended for both (as Green would say) transsexual and non-transsexual audiences. He grapples with the desire to be a leader among men who comfortable with who he is, but is obviously not. He's as confused but resolute as the rest of us.
The only warning is ...more
This book helped me realize my transgender identity. I owe a lot to this man.
This book and Whipping Girl by Julia Serano both definitely deserve space on your shelf. Both are by people I admire. Both deal with topics surrounding transsexuality and "gender issues" carefully and with aplomb. Neither are cover-to-cover in one sitting reads, so have your bookmark handy.
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Why havent I read this book yet. This man has slept on my fuckin couch. I love James Green, I have learned so much from him, and he is the best man to go grab a beer with. He is so my Trans Unkle.
Jan 23, 2009
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