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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great classic on the subject of transsexualism,
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This review is from: Transsexual Phenomenon (Paperback)
Although there are many in-depth and up-to-date books and information out there today, this book basically started todays awareness of the problem and laid the groundwork for standarized treatment of the transsexual. It is still a helpful reference but also provides a historical look into transsexualism. Highly reccomended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful but seriously outdated,
By Petra Cummings (Montreal, QC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transsexual Phenomenon (Paperback)
While this book does contain a good amount of information, it is seriously out of date (as is the Harry Benjamin Gender Dysphoria Association, which is based on his research and beliefs). For instance, the real life "test". For some this can be the worst thing. What this book does show is how many hoops we as transsexuals have to jump through in order to finally be happy. For our surgery (it is basically nothing more than cosmetic surgery) we have to "pass" tests and fit into stereotypes. If we have to, then why do people wanting other cosmetic surgery like breast enlargement not have to go get 2 letters? Seriously out of date, and high time it be taken out of print and someone write a new book. Times have changed, and this book would have us stuck in a time warp. I only recommend this book as something as a basis, to help understand, but not as gospel.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
The Dinosaur of books on transsexuality,
By Michelle De Ville (Laurentians,Quebec) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transsexual Phenomenon (Paperback)
I admit that I purchased this book in 1978.Being 20 years old,I did read it the same way parents in the 50's were reading Dr. Spock's books in order to help them raise their children.(Spock had the decency to admit in the 70's that his advice was outdated).
Thank god in 2007,things have changed for the transgendered community. I only hope that this book will not be read by young people considering transsexuality. If they do and if they are reading this book as a reference,I shiver. Get this book if you wish to learn just how much progress has been made in tolerance,information and knowledge about the implications of a sex-change operation. Conclusion:A dangerous book if put in the wrong hands
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