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.
"Flores particulares" (Private flowers) is the Spanish language edition of “Wie alle, nur anders. Ein transsexuelles Leben in Berlin” (Like everyone, just different. A transsexual life in Berlin) by Nora Eckert.
Nora Eckert arrived in Berlin on Christmas 1973. The city, still bearing the scars of war, had become a symbol of freedom. Shortly afterwards she began working as a wardrobe at the Chez Romy Haag, a beacon of fun and sequins where artists such as David Bowie, Tina Turner or Grace Jones met at night. Immersed in that splendor, she began her gender transition to leave behind the frustration that had always accompanied her.
2022,
Interview,
Nora Eckert,
Spanish,
Original title: “Wie alle, nur anders. Ein transsexuelles Leben in Berlin” (Like everyone, just different. A transsexual life in Berlin) by Nora Eckert.
The book is the history of the German transgender movement, Berlin's cabaret stages and her own journey towards womanhood. I talked to Nora in 2021 and this is what she told me about all those years: "I was not born in Berlin, but have lived here for 48 years. For me, this city was love at first sight, although back in 1973 Berlin was still divided and looked very different than it does today. I was 22 when I finally discovered my female identity, and although the '70s were still almost right-wing and therapy-free times for us trans people, I was able to walk my way into womanhood completely unmolested."
"In this city, there has always been a laissez-faire attitude that has made life pretty easy for me and my friends. I started my transition in the famous travesty café "Chez Romy Haag" and at the same time, I found myself in the middle of the small but fine trans* community of West Berlin. That was just a great atmosphere. But at some point, it was clear that I had to get out of the nightlife again. I did that in 1984. I found an office job and at the same time, I started my journalistic "career"."
2021,
German,
Interview,
Nora Eckert,
