Larry D. Ponder - Forever Her Mother's Son

2020, Dina Jacobs, English, Interview, Larry Dwayne Ponder,

Full title: "Forever Her Mother's Son: The Dina Jacobs Story" by Larry Dwayne Ponder.

"The book is a biography about Dina Montalbo. She was born Clifford Amado Montalbo and has lived most of her life as a performer, providing entertainment to those who appreciate her talents and illusions. Dina’s life has had many ups and downs, successes and disappointments, and has taken her all around the world. Although she has lived and worked in many places, the bulk of her life and career has been in Hawaii, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston.

Dina believes in living life in the present. She recognizes that the past has happened and the future will occur. As you take her hand and take a walk with her through her life in this book, you will likely come to the same conclusion. "Wherever Jacobs has lived throughout the years, she has a history of leaving her mark and making things better." - OUTSMART MAGAZINE (June 2020) "Whether you are familiar with Dina Jacobs or not, it is a fascinating biography, often provocative and poignant..." THE MONTROSE STAR (June 10, 2020)"

Dina Jacobs is a legendary Hawaii entertainer, a star at the famed Chicago drag club, The Baton Show Lounge, a proud holder of 70 beauty contest titles, and Houston’s Grande Dame of Drag.  Dina has spent most of her life as a performer, captivating audiences with her talents and illusions. Her journey has taken her across various places, including Hawaii, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston. Dina embraces living in the present, recognizing that the past has shaped her and the future awaits her.

In 2020, I interviewed her for my blog and this is what she told me about her book: "It's honest. There's no way I would have been unreal about anything about my life. I've always been an open book to everybody; I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of. I think it's a good read, and it lets you know, especially people that are going through their own transitions, what we went through back in the day, so we could make it easier for most of the people in America, who cross-dress, who are transsexual, who are transvestite, whatever. Nowadays it's a much easier game for them."

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