Trying To Find Some Books

[Guest seanjamie]

Does anyone know where I could get some books for ftm or any books on trangender and transsexualpeople and issues whether they be true or fiction, in Australia

I'm having real trouble finding stuff other than on the internet and could anyone recommend some that are worth a read.

I would really appreciate it .

Also has anyone read the books Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger and Becoming Alec by Darwin Ward ?- I'm going to order them online and I was wondering what other people thought of them.

Thanks from Sean

[Carolyn Marie]

Sean, my only suggestion is to find large bookstores and check the psychology section, or check the Internet first to get titles and then look for those

specifically when you get there.

Another possibility is university book stores, again in the psychology section.

Good luck, hon.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Jewel]

Parrotfish is a great novel that deals with trans issues on the FTM spectrum. I enjoyed it a lot.

As far as memoirs, I recommend Jamison Greene's "Becoming a Visible Man" and Max Valerio's "The Testosterone Files". For things from a more genderqueer perspective, I'd recommend "Butch is a Noun". I'm sure some of the FTMs will chime in with other recommendations - although I've read a few FTM-related books, most of the stuff I read is on the other side of the spectrum.

It can be difficult to find trans-related books in local bookstores, whether you're in Australia, the U.S., or Timbuktu. Unless you happen to be in an area with a sizable trans community, online really is your best bet. I'm not too familiar with the Australian market, but an Aussie friend of mine recommends The Nile

[Guest seanjamie]

Thanks for the suggestions Carolyn Marie and Jewel I will have a look in those places

[Guest seanjamie]

I'm not too familiar with the Australian market, but an Aussie friend of mine recommends The Nile

Wow the web address you gave me seems pretty good I 've only glanced at it but will definitely be going back to look more later thanks

[Guest CattalieChan]

Probabibly way to late, but I read parrot fish, and loved it. Might just be my soft spot in literature, but I love high school novels, like stargirl, especially when they involve trans people. I WONDER WHY??? LOL

Amber

[Guest Jenny B Good]

Just add hormones is a great book.... Best place to get books in australia is the bookshop in Darlinghurst NSW.

http://www.thebookshop.com.au/

. You can order online.

Happy reading

Jen

[Guest Krisina]

My favorite book on transgender is not about a specific person but it is a book for a better understanding of what it is to be transgender and what we are going through.

True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals

by Mildred L Brown

Another book I like although it is not about ftm but mtf is:

She's Not There : A Life in Two Genders by Jennifer Finney Boylan. She has been on the Oprah Winfrey show a few times btw.

Krisina

[Guest Roux]

Parrotfish is the only FTM novel I read, and I disliked it quite a lot. The main character (in my opinion) was an unnecessarily inconsiderate brat, especially to his family, and I went through the whole book wanting the throttle him. I'm sure the book would have been wonderful if I could have made myself like the main character.

Hope you find good stuff--and let us know what you find and like, if you don't mind!