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Chaz Bono's candid account chronicles his forty-year journey to align his gender identity with his physical body, detailing his transformation from female to male. Initially known as Chastity, the daughter of Sonny and Cher, he gained fame for publicly coming out and advocating for LGBT rights, while also publishing two books. Recently, he has emerged as a prominent transgender figure. Despite the media attention surrounding his transition, Chaz has prioritized his privacy until now. In the first part, he reflects on his decision to transition, starting from childhood when he engaged in activities typically associated with boys and wore boys' clothing. He recounts the painful yet ultimately joyful experience of coming out in his twenties, culminating in 2008, after overcoming personal struggles, including his father's death and addiction. The second part offers an unprecedented look at his transition through a real-time diary, capturing the daily changes he experiences. Throughout the narrative, themes of identity, gender, sexuality, and the impact of secrets on the soul are explored. Chaz's story serves as a vital contribution to the understanding of the transgender community, shedding light on a journey that is often misunderstood.
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Transition, Chaz Bono, Billie Fitzpatrick
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2011
- Einband
- (Hardcover),
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- Titel
- Transition
- Untertitel
- The Story of How I Became a Man
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Chaz Bono, Billie Fitzpatrick
- Verlag
- Dutton
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2011
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 245
- ISBN10
- 0525952144
- ISBN13
- 9780525952145
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- USA, LGBTQ+ Literatur, Gender, Transgender, Psychologische Aspekte
- Beschreibung
- Chaz Bono's candid account chronicles his forty-year journey to align his gender identity with his physical body, detailing his transformation from female to male. Initially known as Chastity, the daughter of Sonny and Cher, he gained fame for publicly coming out and advocating for LGBT rights, while also publishing two books. Recently, he has emerged as a prominent transgender figure. Despite the media attention surrounding his transition, Chaz has prioritized his privacy until now. In the first part, he reflects on his decision to transition, starting from childhood when he engaged in activities typically associated with boys and wore boys' clothing. He recounts the painful yet ultimately joyful experience of coming out in his twenties, culminating in 2008, after overcoming personal struggles, including his father's death and addiction. The second part offers an unprecedented look at his transition through a real-time diary, capturing the daily changes he experiences. Throughout the narrative, themes of identity, gender, sexuality, and the impact of secrets on the soul are explored. Chaz's story serves as a vital contribution to the understanding of the transgender community, shedding light on a journey that is often misunderstood.