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."