The Woman I Was Not Born to Be: A Transsexual Journey

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Summary: Absolutely Fabulous!
Review: I can't remember the last time I've had such fun with a book. Reading Aleshia's story is like peeking into the diary of 1960's-70's sex kitten - which in fact you are!
Aleshia is a such a gifted story teller, I feel that I know all the people in this book. And judging by the celebrities she names, we all do.

This is one book I'm sure to read over again.

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Summary: I fully applaud Ms. Brevard!
Review: I'm not even completely finished with this book, but feel compelled to post a 'review.' I've been fascinated with transsexual's stories since I discovered Canary Conn's (born Danny O'Connor) autobiography when in college. I guess I've been searching for better understanding as to what would cause a person to make the ultimate, surgical, decision. Well, I can honestly say that after reading most of Aleshia Brevard's honest autobiography, I am not only fairly close to understanding, but have the utmost respect for those who have to correct a birth defect in their gender (to paraphrase Ms. Brevard). But, this book isn't merely a transsexual's story - it's a human story about feeling different, and how to correct that difference. I fully applaud Ms. Brevard, not only for her integrity and grit to make that ultimate corrective action, but also for this wonderfully human account that's now shared with the world (and, she's got a great sense of humor). Let's hope that more people, not matter what their gender, read and appreciate this book. To Ms. Brevard I say, BRAVA!

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Summary: The Woman I Was Not Born to Be: A Transsexual Journey
Review: What can i say about this book. Well It's very rare for me to read any book from cover to cover but this one had me gripped its funny and its also very sad in places. As you read the book you begin to feel like your part of what is taking place you feel like you're in the book especially if you are trans gender or you just like gender related books.
Don't pass this book because the subject of trans-gender doesn't appeal to you buy it and read it and you might find out what it is like on the other side.