The Making of a Man Notes on Transsexuality |
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Author:
| Februari, Maxim |
Translator:
| Brown, Andy |
ISBN: | 978-1-78023-444-1 |
Publication Date: | May 2015 |
Publisher: | Reaktion Books, Limited
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $37.99 |
Book Description:
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In autumn 2012, the writer and philosopher Maxim Februari, known until then as Marjolijn Februari, announced his intention to live as a man. In The Making of a Man he describes how the news was greeted and how people began to react: with unease, interest and sometimes a slightly too comradely tone. Whatever the response, there was always an element of ignorance - hardly anyone seemed to understand what a sex change actually involved or how best to react to...
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In autumn 2012, the writer and philosopher Maxim Februari, known until then as Marjolijn Februari, announced his intention to live as a man. In The Making of a Man he describes how the news was greeted and how people began to react: with unease, interest and sometimes a slightly too comradely tone. Whatever the response, there was always an element of ignorance - hardly anyone seemed to understand what a sex change actually involved or how best to react to it. The Making of a Man is a unique and moving account of Februari's experiences, an intimate and humorous tale written by a distinctive voice. Februari analyses and describes, charts and enquires. Above all, he makes us think.