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The Transgender Companion (Male To Female): The Complete Guide To Becoming The Woman You Want To Be

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This book is good for anyone just starting out and who has little or minimnal knowledge of resources. Also recommended for those who are ambivalent and unsure of a course of action to take.
However, for most transwomen who have gained knowledge and have a plan ( path) to trasitioning, it is too basic.
The author provides her viewpoint of transitoning which is not shared by all in the community while balancing it with the presentation that we all prioritizing diufferent things at different times.
For all of us though, it does provide a excellent boost to the confidence of anyone who is trans and helps with self esteeem and with our all important self image.

I don't know that I'd call this a complete guide per say. But it's a great place to start if you or someone you care about is thinking changing gender or is TG and just wants to find out more about the process. It's an easy read and really liked the authors easy going attitude.

Jennifer Seeley has writen a complete guide to the physical aspects of transitioning for the Transsexual Woman, more importantly,she addresses the emotional issues like how we judge and feel about ourselves during this Wonderful and challenging Transformation. She cuts to the chase and is right on the mark. No matter what your situation or what you "Think you look like", This book will help you find the right attitudes and confidence in yourself to begin the life you have always dreamed of.

Sarah K.

i tell you what, i know exactly who i am and what i am. the problem is it took over 50 years for me to figure the whole thing out which is amazing because i knew i had an issue since i was a little boy/girl. in 1965 i needed this book. i didnt know it existed until after 2005. i am finally knowledgeable about myself (tho perhaps not spelling) and transexualism.
im well read, i have trans-friends, i go out regularly.
My message is this, if you have any question at all about yourself in regard to gender, BEFORE you do anything else (except perhaps buying some pantyhose or whatever) READ THIS BOOK-----i kid you not when i say it would have saved me a ton of money (shrinks, hormones, more shrinks and stuff too personal to go into anywhere but my book, which i swear i am going to finish).------m.

I've been exploring my gender issues for a few years, and I've found that reading about other people journeys/experiences provides me with signposts along my own way. The author does a great job of explaining all the options while encouraging the individual (without judgments) to do only what makes them genuinely happy. The author outlines the process of full blown 'transition' as well as detailing all the steps along the way, but she also stresses the importance of being happy and listening to your inner voices along the way. The author also does a good job of explaining how and when to talk with your spouse, family, friends, employer and colleagues about your transition. Every individuals transition is different and is their own experience. The author utilizes her own setbacks (health issues that arose from taking hormones) and the decisions she reached (no Sexual Reassignment Surgery for her) along the way to illustrate the importance of making well thought out decisions. The author encourages the reader to have fun along the way (trying different clothing/hair styles, etc.) while learening to trust their 'gut feelings'/instincts about who they are and who they want to become. As she puts it so aptly "No point in going through a sex change operation only to find that you are not happy with it."
I came away from the book thinking that every male who decides to integrate the feminine into his life in some way undergoes a 'transition', whether they be a part-time cross dresser 'coming out' of the closet socially or a transsexual undergoing SRS. For some folks that transition may be simply making internal adjustments to the way they relate to people, for other folks that transition may also require making external adjustments (in varying degrees) to the way they present themselves to the world.

I just finished Jennifer's book and I loved it. I'm in transition and it was just the information I needed now. It is filled with positive reinforcement and good information presented simply. What really helped me was Ms. Seeley's emphasis on this is my transition to own and to control. I'd recommend this book to anyone starting out.

This book is exactly what it says it is, a companion! Very well written and an excellent guide. If you are just beginning your transition or are early on in it, this is for you. It is very helpful. I transitioned years ago and wanted to see if this was something helpful for our sisters just beginning and I was happy with it. It reminded me of all that I had gone through and all that our sisters just starting will go through. It is encouraging and a must read. Thank you Jennifer Seely for writing this book.

As a TS girl who is just beginning her transition, I found the book to be extremely helpful in answer questions I never would have thought to ask. This book has been so incredible helpful I don't know where to start. The biggest part that meant something to me was the self help talk that I am beautiful and perfect in my transition.

I would highly recommend it to any questioning, transitioning, part-time and/or full time TS/TG/TV girl who may have questions.

I would recommend all Transgenders to read this book. I use it and refer to it almost daily. Highly recommended! Robin of [...]

THIS BOOK REALLY DIDN'T HELP OUT. I READ THE FIRST 2 CHAPTERS THEN NEVER GOT BACK INTO IT. SORRY NOT A GOOD BUY