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: "Geena Rocero: Biography of a Transgender Model, Advocate, and Entrepreneur" by Muse Publishing.
"Step into Geena's world as she takes you on a transformative voyage from her humble beginnings in Manila, Philippines, to the dazzling runways of the fashion industry. With raw honesty and unwavering courage, she recounts the challenges she faced as a transgender woman, navigating a society often resistant to change.
Uncover the pivotal moment when Geena Rocero bravely stepped onto the TED stage and delivered her groundbreaking talk, shattering barriers and catalyzing a global movement. Witness her unyielding dedication to advocating for transgender rights, championing authenticity, and challenging societal norms.
2023,
English,
Geena Rocero,
Muse Publishing,
Philippines,
Full title: "Horse Barbie: A Memoir" by Geena Rocero.
"As a young femme growing up in Manila in the 1990s, Geena Rocero endured shouts of bakla, bakla!, a Filipino taunt aimed at her feminine sway, whenever she left the little universe of her eskinita. Eventually she found her place in trans pageants, events as widely attended and culturally significant as a national sport, going to high school by day and competing by night. When her competitors denigrated her with the nickname "horse barbie," due to her statuesque physique, tumbling hair, long neck, and dark skin, she leaned into the epithet, stepping onto stage with an undeniable charisma - part equine and all fashion.
By seventeen, she was the Philippines' most prominent and highest-earning trans pageant queen. When she moved to the United States, Geena was able to change her name and gender marker on her documents, which wasn't--and still isn't--possible for trans people in the Philippines. But legal recognition didn't come with any guarantee of safety.
2023,
English,
Geena Rocero,
Philippines,
