Katherine's Diary [Paperback]

Katherine Cummings (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 428 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing; Updated edition (November 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439215456
• ISBN-13: 978-1439215456
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars warm, witty and a bit naughty, December 1, 2008

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Simone Blomberg (Brisbane, Qld., Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katherine's Diary (Paperback)

This book is a warm, witty, heartfelt account of a transgender person's transition from male to female. It will be of interest to other trans folks because the author transitioned late in life, after trying to keep her marriage and family together. It will also be of interest to historians of the trans community, as it contains first-hand descriptions of the community in North America during the mid-late 20th century (and of interest to librarians for a first-hand description of the development of modern librarianship in Australia!). In particular, the author was present at the formation of FPE (which was to become the crossdresser "sorority" Tri-Ess). The cover states that Katherine's Diary makes Conundrum read like Enid Blyton. I agree with this! The author has had a remarkably fascinating life. I particularly liked the cameo appearances of some well-known Australian literati (e.g. Clive James and Robert Hughes). This edition of Katherine's Diary is an update of a previous edition, revised and with extra photos (many color). It will appeal equally to new readers and owners of the old edition because the updates are interesting (What _has_ she been doing with her life in the past several years?) and the color photographs really bring the story to life. If you think you've read one too many transgender autobiographies, I urge you to read this book! It's unique in the genre, and very enjoyable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Hell of a Life!, May 25, 2011

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T. Dreiling (New York City) - See all my reviews
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All I can say is that Katherine Cummings had one hell of a life. I would give anything to have been in her circle of friends. This is instantly one of my all time favorite books, I keep pouring over and over the photos. I love both the Greg Weight photo portrait and the oil portrait by Nick Stathopoulos, where will all this great art end up??? Would look great in my living room! Just a great, great book.

5.0 out of 5 stars I just completed the revised version, September 16, 2011

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T. Barnes "htlba" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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Excellent book about a woman who is saddened by the loss of her family yet continues to be successful in her new life that she has made for her. A gut wrenching biography of a truly magnificent person determined to make a better life for her as well as those whom she meets. Her hopes and fears realized as well as some of her dreams. You have to feel for her but at the same time admire her for her determination to live her life her way, and to stand up for others who are transgendered. Bravo!!