A random collection of over 1910 books and audiobooks authored by or about my transgender, intersex sisters, and gender-nonconforming persons all over the world. I read some of them, and I was inspired by some of them. I met some of the authors and heroines, some of them are my best friends, and I had the pleasure and honor of interviewing some of them. If you know of any transgender biography that I have not covered yet, please let me know.
1995,
2021,
English,
Jayne County,
USA,
Full title: "Man Enough to Be a Woman" by Jayne County, published in 1995 and republished in 2021.
"Born in rural Georgia in 1947, Jayne moved to New York and became part of the 60s art scene surrounding Andy Warhol's Factory. Jayne's story follows the arc of LGBT liberation in the US - she came of age living hand-to-mouth, faced off against police at Stonewall and came out as a trans woman while she was touring Europe with her band.
She went everywhere and met everyone and lived to tell the tale.
Man Enough to Be a Woman is the funny, fierce memoir of Jayne's extraordinary journey, now including a new epilogue where she reflects on how the world has (almost) caught up with her."
Jayne County, originally known as Wayne Rogers, is an American transgender singer, songwriter, and performer. She is considered a pioneering figure in the punk rock and LGBTQ+ communities. Born on October 13, 1947, in Dallas, Georgia, USA, Jayne County is known for her contributions to the punk and glam rock scenes in the 1970s.
Jayne County was one of the first openly transgender rock musicians and gained attention for her provocative and rebellious style. She was a prominent figure in the New York City punk scene and was associated with bands like Wayne County & the Electric Chairs.
She's also known for her song "Man Enough to Be a Woman," which became an anthem for transgender identity and empowerment.
Throughout her career, Jayne County has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Her openness about her transgender identity helped pave the way for greater acceptance and understanding of gender diversity in the music industry and beyond.
"Man Enough to Be a Woman" is a memoir written by Jayne County, a pioneering transgender punk rock musician and performer. The book was published in 1995, not 1996, and it details Jayne County's experiences, struggles, and triumphs as a transgender individual in the music industry and in society at large.
In the memoir, Jayne County reflects on her early life, her journey of self-discovery and transition, and her experiences as a transgender woman navigating the worlds of punk rock and underground music.
The book provides insights into her personal life, challenges she faced, and the broader cultural and social context in which she lived and worked.
"Man Enough to Be a Woman" is an important piece of LGBTQ+ literature that offers a candid and often unfiltered perspective on the experiences of a transgender individual during a time when visibility and acceptance were much less common than they are today. The book is a testament to Jayne County's impact on music, culture, and the fight for transgender rights and representation.
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