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Summary: much more than mere Ramblings from a Transgendered Mind
Review: Like the blind seer Tiresius, a neglected archetype from Greek mythology, author Matt Kailey presents much more than mere Ramblings from a Transgendered Mind. Herein are issues of self-actualization, dignity, basic human rights, and "common" courtesy. This is much more than the concerns of the gay/lesbian/bi/trans community. The audience for this book, _Tranifesto_, can be anyone who has ever been affected by societal sex roles or gender roles; I think that should just about include all of the English-speaking souls on this planet. Kailey (c.f., http://www.mattkailey.com/) writes with some sly and subtle humor. How often have any of us mused, "If only I knew then what I know now"? Especially poignant, then, is his narrative about the first rush of testosterone after accumulating decades of life experience, wisdom, and baggage, impossible for a teen-ager. This quick-read anthology is filled with life-affirming anecdotes and includes discussion of successful on-the-job gender transition as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions. At the end, in case he "didn't answer your question" or you "want more information," he gives contact information for follow-up. It is difficult to praise this book enough. Give it a read; you'll be delighted. Perhaps it is no coincidence that this book comes to the market at the same time as Jeffrey Eugenides's novel _Middlesex_.
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