A random collection of over 1994 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.
Original title: "Mein Leben im wirklichen Ich: Trans*gedanken in Trans*gedichten" (My Life in the Real Me: Trans* Thoughts in Trans* Poems) by Kerstin F. Wolff.
Kerstin F. Wolff’s book Mein Leben im wirklichen Ich: Transgedanken in Transgedichten emerges as a poignant continuation of her literary and personal journey, following her earlier work Mein Weg zum wirklichen Ich, which chronicled her transformation from the hidden life of a man to the visible existence of a woman.
In this new volume, the narrative focus shifts from the turmoil and uncertainty of transition to a sense of arrival, of having reached a state of self-recognition and authenticity. The texts offer reflections on a life now lived openly, moving beyond fear, doubt, and despair to embrace memory, introspection, and political consciousness. Through her poems and essays, Wolff explores the nuanced realities of trans existence, allowing both personal and social dimensions to intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of thought and experience. Her work delves into the intersections of identity and society, highlighting how the personal is inherently political and how being a trans person shapes one’s perspective on the world.
2020,
German,
Kerstin F. Wolff,
Original title: "Mein Weg zum wirklichen Ich: Trans*gedanken in Trans*gedichten" (My Path to the Real Me: Trans Thoughts in Trans Poems) by Kerstin F. Wolff.
Kerstin F. Wolff’s Mein Weg zum wirklichen Ich: Transgedanken in Transgedichten is not just a poetry collection; it is an intimate, lyrical chronicle of self-discovery, transformation, and resilience. Every poem in this book feels like a step taken on a long and sometimes lonely road toward authenticity. The title itself, My Path to the Real Me, already suggests both vulnerability and triumph, an acknowledgment that the journey toward one’s true self is rarely smooth but always profoundly human. Through her verses, Wolff invites readers to accompany her from the shadows of invisibility into the light of self-acceptance, where love and connection flourish alongside courage and pain.
2016,
German,
Kerstin F. Wolff,
