David W Algeo & Helen Wright - From Alan to Helen

2013, David W Algeo, English, Helen Wright,

Full title: "From Alan to Helen: A Journey through Time and Gender" by David W Algeo and Helen Wright.

"Alan spent over fifty years of his life believing something was wrong with him. Knowing he was more than just a hard working, hard playing, womanising northern man. Deep inside he yearned to be a woman. 

Living a life of adventure from wagon fitter to stock car driver, Alan hid his shameful alter ego - Helen. Secretly cross-dressing, sneaking ladies' clothing bound for the refuse, and visiting seedy sex shops in a bid to learn more, Helen's incessant yearning drove Alan to the edge. Finally, after being caught by his wife and almost ending his own life, Alan found the courage to assume his true identity. He became Helen. The woman he had always been."

"Helen tells her story in this biography, recounting the challenges of a life growing up with a conflicted gender identity in an unforgiving and masculine northern town. She tells of life following her transformation. The joys and the heartbreak including being attacked for simply being Helen. This book contains a powerful message to us all. We all have a purpose and a part to play, no matter how big or scary. Find the courage to discover and live your life. Helen did and she wants to share it with you."

"Despite outwardly behaving as a hardworking, hard playing womaniser, Alan yearned to be a woman. Despite living a full life, playing many roles, from wagon fitter, stock car racer, Alan secretly cross-dressed, sneaking women's clothing into his home desperately hoping to avoid being caught first by parents, and later by his wife."

As the pressure mounted, Alan found himself driven to the edge. Finally, after being caught by his wife, and almost ending his life, Alan found the courage to assume his new identity. He became Helen. In this biography, Helen tells her story of growing up in a typical northern town, and dealing with her conflicted gender identity. She tells of her life leading up to and following her gender transformation surgery. The joys and heartbreak, including being seriously assaulted.

This third edition, includes the original biography along with a personal and touching 'question and answer' update in which Helen shares her perspective on her life, the transition and life since then. She candidly talks about the doubts and questions she has wrestled with and shares how she is dealing with moving into her 70s, looking back on life. This book contains a powerful message to us all. We all have a purpose and part to play in life, no matter how big or scary. Find the courage to discover and live your life. Helen did and she wants to inspire you to do the same."

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