A random collection of over 2078 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: "Eva's World: A Real Woman’s Life" by Ella Marques.
“Eva’s World: A Real Woman’s Life” by Ella Marques is a captivating novel that immerses readers into the life of Eva, a vibrant, hardworking, pansexual transgender woman who navigates the complexities of both business and pleasure while traveling the world. The story is not only about her personal and professional adventures but also about the deep connections she shares with her three close friends, Linda, Olympia, and Victoria. Two of these friends are transgender, like Eva, and two are cisgender, yet their lives and expectations intersect beautifully, showing that while their experiences may have subtle differences, their desires, joys, and struggles are universally human. Marques paints a picture of a privileged transgender woman whose life is full of opportunities, travel, love, and meaningful relationships, challenging stereotypes and presenting a refreshing narrative where transgender women live fully, love deeply, and participate in the world just like any other woman.
The novel moves beyond simple storytelling, presenting a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and insights into what it means to live authentically. Through Eva and her friends’ interactions, readers witness candid conversations about relationships, self-discovery, professional ambitions, and personal growth. These dialogues reveal how similar and yet uniquely nuanced transgender women’s experiences can be compared to their cisgender friends. Marques deliberately emphasizes normalcy, aiming to dismantle the misconceptions that surround transgender lives. In the introduction of the book, she writes, “Yes, transgender women are women. They live, they love, and they can be quite normal. All I ask is that you open your eyes.” This declaration is not only a thematic cornerstone of the novel but also a direct invitation for readers to recognize the humanity, love, and resilience of transgender women.
2020,
Ella Marques,
English,
Interview,
“I Was Born a Boy, From Venus: It’s Time to Be Yourself” by Ella Marques is a memoir that defies the ordinary, blending personal revelation with a global perspective. Published as the first autobiography of Marques, the book chronicles her journey as a transgender woman, capturing the courage, complexity, and ultimate joy of living authentically.
Born in Portugal in 1956, Ella’s early life took her from her homeland to the elite corridors of Le Rosey, a Swiss boarding school known for educating the children of the world’s elite. She pursued Mechanical Engineering in London and later achieved an MBA, spending much of her professional life in Switzerland, Paris, and Brazil, working at high-level management positions. The narrative of her life is not just about transition; it is about an international journey, one marked by diverse cultures, languages, and extraordinary experiences that shaped her understanding of the world.
2017,
Ella Marques,
English,
Interview,
Full title: "Coming Home to Venus: The story of a woman transitioning to her real self" by Ella Marques.
“Coming Home to Venus: The Story of a Woman Transitioning to Her Real Self” is the natural, deeply intimate continuation of Ella Marques’ autobiographical journey, following her first book, “I Was Born a Boy, From Venus: It’s Time to Be Yourself.” Where the first memoir opened the door to self-recognition and the courage to step into truth, this second book invites the reader fully inside, into the lived reality of transition, healing, and arrival. It is a story not only about becoming a woman, but about becoming whole.
Ella Marques has always insisted that her life story matters for far more reasons than her transgender identity alone. She is an international woman in the fullest sense of the word, born in Portugal, educated at some of the most prestigious schools in Europe, and shaped by decades spent living and working across Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the United States. She built a successful career at management level within international companies, navigated boardrooms and airports, spoke multiple languages, and gathered experiences that were, in her own words, wild, wonderful, and transformative. In “Coming Home to Venus,” all of these layers remain present, but they are reframed through the lens of a woman finally living in alignment with herself.
2020,
Ella Marques,
English,
Interview,
