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.
Full title: "Tula: My Story" by Caroline Cossey.
“Tula: My Story” introduces readers to the life of Caroline Cossey, a British actress and model who rose to prominence under the name Tula. Released in 1991, the memoir is the follow-up of her first memoir "Tula: I am a Woman" (1982), The book breaks significant ground by offering an honest and intimate portrayal of one woman’s life at the intersection of gender identity and celebrity. At a time when trans lives were rarely discussed in public, Cossey’s voice stood out as both brave and trailblazing.
Caroline was born on August 31, 1954, in the village of Brooke, Norfolk, assigned male at birth but carrying an intersex condition known as XXXY syndrome. This chromosomal variation, unbeknownst to her until adulthood, influenced her feminine development and made her a target of ridicule throughout her youth. Her early years were filled with personal struggle and emotional pain, though her bond with her sister Pam brought some joy, especially in their playful explorations of femininity. These formative moments planted the seeds for the story she would later share, a tale of survival, self-acceptance, and growth.
1991,
2015,
Caroline Cossey,
Cossey,
English,
Tula,
UK,
Full title: "Tula: I am a Woman" by Caroline Cossey.
Tula: I Am a Woman is the first memoir by Caroline Cossey, the British model and actress better known by her professional name Tula. Published in 1981, the book offers an unprecedented and deeply personal insight into the life of a transgender woman navigating the complexities of identity, society, and fame at a time when transgender issues were almost entirely taboo.
Caroline Cossey was born on August 31, 1954, in Brooke, Norfolk, assigned male at birth but possessing an intersex variation known as XXXY syndrome, an aspect she was unaware of until adulthood. This condition contributed to her distinctly feminine appearance during puberty, a source of both inner conflict and external bullying, which she recalls candidly in her memoir. Growing up, Caroline endured a difficult childhood filled with confusion and torment, but found solace in her close relationship with her sister Pam, with whom she shared moments of dressing up in their mother’s clothes. These early experiences shaped the foundation for the story she tells in Tula: I Am a Woman, a story of courage, resilience, and self-discovery.
1982,
Caroline Cossey,
Cossey,
English,
Tula,
UK,
