She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders, (Paperback)

from EmScape

Jennifer tells the story of how she transitioned from James Boylan to her true self and the effect that had on her family and friends. At times heartbreaking, always humorous and extremely well written, this book is essential for those interested in gender studies.

from karenmerguerian

I began liking the book very much, although most of it is really very sad, especially the reflections on what should have been a happy childhood and youth except for the author's confusion about gender identity. There's a poignant balance in the writing between humor and despair. As Boylan (what ...

from LynnB

I enjoyed reading this book about Jennifer Boylan's transition from male to female. While still a man, then-James Boylan had married a woman. He loved her very much and believed his desire to be female was behind him. When that proved untrue, now-Jennifer and her wife , along with their two child...

from seasonsoflove

That rare book that manages to be educational and entertaining, while making you think and making you feel, [She's Not There], simply put, shows readers not only what it means to be transsexual, but what it means to be human.

from LynnB

I enjoyed reading this book about Jennifer Boylan's transition from male to female. While still a man, then-James Boylan had married a woman. He loved her very much and believed his desire to be female was behind him. When that proved untrue, now-Jennifer and her wife , along with their two child...