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The Transgender Guidebook: Keys to a Successful Transition Paperback – November 29, 2011

by Anne L Boedecker PhD (Author)

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The Transgender Guidebook: Keys to a Successful Transition is a self-help book for transsexuals. It is a wise and practical guide for any transgender person considering or embarking on a gender transition. It covers everything from the beginning stages of exploration and planning through the process of transformation to life after transition. This is the first book of its kind. There have been many books written by professionals for professionals about working with transgender people, and several written by transsexuals for transsexuals about their experience. This is the first one written by an experienced professional specifically for transgender clients. It will also be of interest to family, friends, allies, clergy, teachers, helping professionals and anyone who cares about the challenges faced by those who seek to have their physical appearance match their gender identity.

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Anne L. Boedecker, PhD is a licensed psychologist and senior gender specialist. She has been an ally and advocate of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community for over 30 years. She has helped dozens of transgender clients discover and express their true self.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 29, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1461006201
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1461006206
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #156,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #17,570 in Self-Help (Books)

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Customers find the book informative and comprehensive about the transition process. They describe the writing quality as intelligent, clear, and well-thought-out. The book is described as a good read with an excellent overview of transgender issues and topics. Readers appreciate the author's empathy and realistic approach.

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Customers find the book informative and comprehensive. It provides in-depth information about the transition process, organized from beginning to end. The book covers the beginning stages, exploration, planning, and transformation. They appreciate the realistic and up-to-date information, as well as the clear, accessible writing style.

"...It is chock full of fairly up-to-date information, encouraging words, and plainly spoken enough that I didn't have to resort to a dictionary even..." Read more

"Excellent book, love it, very helpful and includes pitfalls and how to deal with them...." Read more

"...It was very well written and offered a lot of information about the transition process, organized from beginning to end of the process so to speak,..." Read more

"This is an excellent guide, a road map of sorts, to guide you through your journey to become your true self...." Read more

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Customers find the book's writing quality good. It is easy to read, well-balanced, and comprehensive. The language is clear and accurate, and the facts are presented in a positive way. Readers appreciate the clear explanations of processes and the objective perspective that doesn't judge or belittle them.

"...full of fairly up-to-date information, encouraging words, and plainly spoken enough that I didn't have to resort to a dictionary even once :-)" Read more

"...It was very well written and offered a lot of information about the transition process, organized from beginning to end of the process so to speak,..." Read more

"...Ms. Boedecker 'lays it on the line', with clear, accessible information about what the world of transsexuality actually looks and feels like, and..." Read more

"...surgery... all with an objective point of view that does not judge or belittle the reader...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and helpful. They say it's well-organized and contains useful information.

"Excellent book, love it, very helpful and includes pitfalls and how to deal with them...." Read more

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"Great book. As someone just beginning the process this is a great help...." Read more

"...it to family members as well, and they have said it was also a good read for them...." Read more

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Customers find the book informative about transgender issues and topics. It provides an excellent overview of transitioning, including the pros and cons of surgery. The book is written for individuals going through transition as well as those who work in the field.

"This is an excellent overview of the world of transgender transitioning...." Read more

"...book gives an easy to read, step by step, account of transitioning for people who are transgendered and wondering, "where, and how, do I start?"..." Read more

"I appreciated that this book is written for the individual going through transition as well as those of us who work in mental health or support..." Read more

"...up to date guide that covers medical, legal, social, and personal aspects of transition." Read more

4 customers mention "Empathy"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's empathy. They find it informative and relatable, covering all phases with a realistic perspective. The author's unique and elegant use of the hero metaphor is highly recommended.

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Debborah Richmond
As a guide, invaluable .. as encouragement, awesome.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
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This book, along with my therapy and one or two other books, was a great help in feeling that it's OK to be trans. It gave me a strong start for transition, and the clearly explained processes were very helpful to me in determining my own path.

I purchased the hard copy for my wife; I also have a Kindle copy of the book, which I carried with me everywhere.

I have several books related to transition, and if I was to choose one book to recommend to anyone else, it would be this one. It is chock full of fairly up-to-date information, encouraging words, and plainly spoken enough that I didn't have to resort to a dictionary even once :-)

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AyeSea56
Excellent book but please an open mind and not rush in.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2015
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Excellent book, love it, very helpful and includes pitfalls and how to deal with them. I have felt female internally since early childhood but feel changing physically is too extreme. Yes brain scans show a difference but I feel that is partly due to modern society. Women have been made to look so good that we envy them so much that we want to be them. Also we hate what we are on the outside partly because no one loved us and encouraged us unconditionally, especially our parents. I would highly recommend filling your emotional love tank and accepting yourself as you are on the outside. We are not accustomed to acceptance so it may seem strange but with time and persistence you will become happy and content.

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Maren20130522
Transgender Perspective MtF
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013
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I read this book thoroughly a few months before I began hormones, which was recently. It was very well written and offered a lot of information about the transition process, organized from beginning to end of the process so to speak, so it's great for anyone who is beginning or for those who aren't transgender but want to know more about it. It is a guidebook as the title says. The medical information was relevant and consistent with what my doctor has explained.

My only problem that it constantly affirms the notion that being transgender means stigma, meanness towards you, or that your life will be more difficult because of your decision because of society or something. So far my experience has been totally different. My family and friends have been very supportive and it has actually been really nice. I feel better than I have ever felt before. I have fun going clothes shopping with woman friends. I even went to a friend's bachelor party as my true self- around 14 guys half of whom I didn't know- and we had one of the greatest weekends ever. It's like I feel so good and if someone wants to call me name or scowl at me aren't they the one who is unhappy? They can keep that. So I wish the book talked more about how much better your life can be instead of worrying what a bunch of prudes may think about you. Just like I only hear the older generation say things about race, LGBT 'non acceptance' will die with those miserable old farts. The new generation is mostly accepting and awesome. There are plenty of people here to give you what you need. Balance between the extremes of fear and pride and you're set.

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Alana Joy
Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016
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This is an excellent guide, a road map of sorts, to guide you through your journey to become your true self.

This book was a great help in my plotting my own course to finally become Alana.

I will add though, for those of you just beginning your journey. You can read about it, watch videos about it, listen to others talk about it. But until you are there yourself, you cannot know what it is like. Everyone's journey is a little bit different, as we are each unique individuals. And transitioning is about a million times more complex than I ever imagined. I tell you this, not to discourage you, but to better prepare you. It is a wonderful journey, just don't rush it. Take baby steps, and live YOUR life to its fullest. And always, always, Love yourself!

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feministman
Excellent Overview of Transgender Transitioning
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2013
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This is an excellent overview of the world of transgender transitioning. Ms. Boedecker 'lays it on the line', with clear, accessible information about what the world of transsexuality actually looks and feels like, and what 'crossing into the other gender' is really all about. She makes it clear (for anyone who didn't know this already) that the transition is no bowl of cherries, and that making the 'full transition' -- hormones, electrolysis, GRS, facial feminization surgery, etc. -- is a decision that needs a lot of thought before being entered and pursued. And she offers other options, should an individual chose not to 'go all the way', but stop at some clear 'way stations', which might feel equally as real and comfortable, without all the physical, emotional, sexual, and spiritual demands (or fulfillments, depending on ones perspective) that 'batting for the other team' entails. Highly recommended book!!

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Kat Madder
My #1 TG road map!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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This is perhaps the most comprehensive books I have read (and re-read! and taken notes in!) on transgender transition. It's not a narrative of one-person's experiences; it's a step-by-step handbook that a person can continue to refer to throughout his/her entire transtion. Using the metaphor of an "epic quest," Dr. Boedecker explains all facets of transition (for both MTF and FTM), from coming out to friends and family, relationships, fashion advice, all the way through to gender reassignment surgery... all with an objective point of view that does not judge or belittle the reader. She explains every step using easy to understand anecdotes from her own experiences as a therapist assisting gender dysphoric clients. Even if you are just looking to start your transition, or are in mid-transition (like me) and looking for validation for the next step in your quest, this is an incredible guidebook... a must read for the TG community and their allies!

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A. V.
Great Guidebook
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2021
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This book was written a while back, but is still very relevant today. Lots of useful information and questions to guide you along the journey.
Whatever your journey is with regards to your gender, this will be a useful guide.

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theRP
A very good book for those who are considering transition
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2013
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As a MtF transperson, I've read information on transition and transgenderism from a number of internet sites and gathered useful advice from these websites. This book does an excellent job at collecting this information into an accessible and, more importantly, comforting guidebook for those who are considering transiton (whether you are MtF or FtM, although this is written for the aspiring transwoman in mind).

In particular, I appreciated the chapters on self-acceptance, coming out and hair removal. This book stresses self-acceptance and patience with loved ones (it is their transition too), not only is it suitable for transgender people but also family and friends of those who are. Anne L. Boedecker writes in a style that indicates experience and consideration for treating patients in a human-centered approach.

I do have my criticisms about the book; the first being that not all of the chapters are hyperlinked which makes navigation a bit more difficult and I personally did not think enough was mentioned on self-medication (for some of us, it seems to be our only option and that is misunderstood).

Overall, I thought this book was extraordinarily helpful (more so than all those websites and chat forums I've been on) and it was worth the money.

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Stephanie Wyatt
Excellent guide to transition
Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2014
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An excellent, well written book. Highly recommended for TGs and their supporters. I wish that I had had a copy of this book when I started my journey all those years ago. If you are transitioning, or thinking about transitioning, read this book - and order a copy in print so that you can offer it to members of your support team. Contains lots of real world advice and helpful pointers - Anne clearly has many years of experience with real TG people and it shows in this book right from the start.

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Maddie
utterly wonderful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2013
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I could not put this book down, within the first few pages it was as if I was talking with someone who knew me... Very well, I can't begin to say how accepted it made me feel

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Robbie
Great Book of Information
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2020
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Excellent resource material, a little bit dated however in conjunction with her workbook a must read for all people considering MTF transition

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