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: "My Transition Checklist: Updated 2014"
"As the laws across the country change, more and more people are coming out as transgender or transsexual. Finding a starting place to facilitate transitioning at work can be a challenge. I offer an outline of what we did to facilitate my transition. Use what works and come up with a different plan for what doesn't. If nothing else, it is a starting point for discussions."
In 2017, I talked to Shauna about which aspects of her experience can be useful for other transwomen: "Understanding that it's not just you, but everyone in your family that is transitioning. Some will accept. Some will reject.
Regardless, we all need to be who we are. Change can be painful, but we get to the other side and we are happier than we have ever been in our previous life. We find more self-confidence. Plus, we find a new family that welcomes us with open arms.
2014,
English,
Shauna Marie O'Toole,
Full title: "You Can't Shave in a Minimart Bathroom" by Shauna Marie O'Toole.
"As the laws across the country change, more and more people are coming out as transgender or transsexual. Finding a starting place to facilitate transitioning at work can be a challenge. I offer an outline of what we did to facilitate my transition. Use what works and come up with a different plan for what doesn't. If nothing else, it is a starting point for discussions."
In 2017, I talked to Shauna about the book: "Minimart is my transition diary. A few stories were added here and there. A few things were edited and wordsmithed. However, this is where I was able to talk freely during this incredible journey towards Authenticity. I knew there would be things I would want to remember and share. If I didn't write them down, they would have been lost.
I started writing this book on November 1, 2003. This is the day after I accidentally came out to the world.
2009,
English,
Shauna Marie O'Toole,
Full title: Da Rules: The First One Hundred Plus Lessons I Learned in My Transition".
"As you read through this book, you will see a glimpse of how this journey has changed me. I would like to think that these changes are for the better.
I started out confused and trying to discover who I am. From there, I suffered through Puberty 2.0 and 22 months of couch surfing. Lastly, I emerged as a confident woman who is strong. Self assured. Unstoppable.
Da Rules is my journey in bullet form. Come journey with me!"
I talked to Shauna in 2017, and I asked her about which aspects of her experience can be useful for other transwomen, and this is what she said: "Understanding that it's not just you, but everyone in your family that is transitioning. Some will accept. Some will reject.
Regardless, we all need to be who we are. Change can be painful, but we get to the other side and we are happier than we have ever been in our previous life. We find more self-confidence. Plus, we find a new family that welcomes us with open arms."
2015,
English,
Shauna Marie O'Toole,
