US - Books - "Becoming a Woman - A Biography of Christine Jorgensen"

US - Books - "Becoming a Woman - A Biography of Christine Jorgensen"

- Available Fall 2007... [2007-09-06 Haworth Press]

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Learn the fascinating story of the international icon for transsexuality

Becoming a Woman

A Biography of Christine Jorgensen

Richard F. Docter, PhD

Professor of Psychology (Emeritus), California State University,

Northridge

Hard Cover ISBN

978-1-56023-666-5

Soft Cover ISBN

978-1-56023-667-2

PRICING

Hard Cover: $49.95

Soft Cover: $19.95

Product Details

Hard Cover / ISBN-13: 978-1-56023-666-5

Soft Cover / ISBN-13: 978-1-56023-667-2

Sku: 5896

Status: Forthcoming

Available: Available Fall 2007.

Number of Pages: Approx. 355 pp. with Index.

Discover the remarkable woman behind the legend

Discover Christine Jorgensen’s remarkable, inspirational journey to

become the woman she always knew she should have been. Becoming a

Woman: A Biography of Christine Jorgensen provides fascinating

insights about the woman who opened doors—and minds—on behalf of

sexual minorities. This book chronicles Christine’s drive, ability to

solve problems, immense determination, and just plain luck as she

transformed herself into her true gender—and reveals facets of her

personality previously undisclosed by other biographies of her life.

Christine Jorgensen was a major contributor to the unfolding of the

so-called sexual revolution in America. Becoming a Woman: A Biography

of Christine Jorgensen is the story of one courageous individual

overcoming personal and social barriers, enduring the difficult

compromises that needed to be made, and the ultimate realization of

goals. This revealing warts-and-all biography tells Christine’s real

story while examining the history of transsexuality in western

societies, the medical intervention provided to her, and insightful

profiles of Alfred C. Kinsey, Georges Burou, Harry Benjamin, and

Christian Hamburger. The appearance and characteristics of cross

dressers are also discussed, as well as their lifestyles are

contrasted with transsexual persons. This biography serves to

illustrate the challenge to lessen discrimination against all LGBT

persons—and the struggle that still lies ahead.

Becoming a Woman: A Biography of Christine Jorgensen explores:

the supportive and high functioning family in which Christine grew up

Jorgensen’s struggle with homosexual feelings deemed unacceptable by

society

Jorgensen’s young adult years while presenting as a man

the steps in his/her transsexual self-identification

Jorgensen’s determination to redefine himself/herself through medical

intervention

why Dr. Christian Hamburger in Copenhagen took an interest in

Jorgensen’s case

the previously unrevealed story of Jorgensen’s revelations to a news

reporter that led to international headlines

how Jorgensen developed a profitable nightclub act

the conflicts that accompanied the writing and publication of her

autobiography

Jorgensen’s love/hate personality characteristic and its effect on

personal relationships

much more!

Becoming a Woman: A Biography of Christine Jorgensen is eye-opening,

thought-provoking reading perfect for transsexuals and prospective

transsexuals; those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or as

cross dressers; mental health professionals; sociologists; educators;

students; social workers; civil rights attorneys; and cultural

anthropologists.

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