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Trans-Formations: From Field Boots to Sensible Heels
On a blazing summer day in Missouri, 1956, eight-year-old Richard discovers a sparkling rock on the railroad tracks near his home—and is fascinated. In that same year, he makes another unexpected discovery—an aching, forbidden desire to be a girl. A lifetime of secrecy follows until, at the edge of a cliff in remote southern Idaho, he faces a decision—to die as a man or live as a woman.Transformations is more than a memoir of transgenderism. It reflects important crossroads we all encounter in our lives—times of self-doubt and failure, other moments of great success and joy. It is a journey all of us share, one leading to that profound question we, at some point in our lives, must ask Who am I?
333 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2020
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September 11, 2020
Great book!
From the title to the last sentence, this book is inspiring! This is a book about Erika, but it's also about the countless other little boys longing to live in the body they know they were meant to be in.
From the title to the last sentence, this book is inspiring! This is a book about Erika, but it's also about the countless other little boys longing to live in the body they know they were meant to be in.
November 10, 2020
She was a boy on the outside and a girl on the inside. This was not acceptable. She had to pretend and keep pretending.
In this memoir, Erika Shepard shares her journey as she struggles to integrate herself and let that girl out without destroying her life or being rejected by her family, colleagues, wife, and society. This is no small task. Every part of her life is at risk. One other aspect that must be mentioned, is that Ms. Shepard is a retired geologist. Much of her life is shown to us via the lessons of her explorations.
Ms. Shepard makes her transition step by step, some people remaining by her side and others, not. She and her wife, still in love, grapple with the ramifications, sincerely looking to see how they can maintain their relationship.
This is an unforgettable book. For someone who had to live a lie for a very long time, the author is incredibly honest. She states that she does not consider herself pretty, but if you look at her pictures, beauty is what you will see.
I thank her for sharing her story. It was an honor to read it.
In this memoir, Erika Shepard shares her journey as she struggles to integrate herself and let that girl out without destroying her life or being rejected by her family, colleagues, wife, and society. This is no small task. Every part of her life is at risk. One other aspect that must be mentioned, is that Ms. Shepard is a retired geologist. Much of her life is shown to us via the lessons of her explorations.
Ms. Shepard makes her transition step by step, some people remaining by her side and others, not. She and her wife, still in love, grapple with the ramifications, sincerely looking to see how they can maintain their relationship.
This is an unforgettable book. For someone who had to live a lie for a very long time, the author is incredibly honest. She states that she does not consider herself pretty, but if you look at her pictures, beauty is what you will see.
I thank her for sharing her story. It was an honor to read it.
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