Transition Hardcover - 2011
by Bono, Chaz
- Used
- Signed
- first
Chaz Bono's groundbreaking and candid account of a forty-year struggle to match his gender identity with his physical body and his transformation from female to male
At first, America knew the only child of Sonny and Cher as Chastity, the cherubic little girl who appeared on her parents' TV show. In later years, she became famous for coming out on a national stage, working with two major organizations toward LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights and publishing two books. And just within the past eighteen months, Chaz Bono has entered the public consciousness as the most high-profile transgender person ever.
All through the hoopla surrounding his change, Chaz has insisted on maintaining his privacy. Now, in Transition, Chaz finally tells his story. Part One traces his decision to transition, beginning in his childhood-when he played on the boys' teams and wore boys' clothing whenever possible-and going through his painful, but ultimately joyful, coming out in his twenties, up to 2008, when, after the death of his father, drug addiction, and five years of sobriety, Chaz was finally ready to begin the process of changing his gender. In Part Two, he offers an unprecedented record in words and photographs of the actual transition, a real-time diary as he navigates uncharted waters. These chapters capture the day-to-day momentum of his life as his body changes.
Throughout the book, Chaz touches on themes of identity, gender, and sexuality; parents and children; and how harboring secrets shatters the soul. It is an amazing contribution to our understanding of a much-misunderstood community.
Description
Details
- Title Transition
- Author Bono, Chaz
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Condition New
- Pages 245
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dutton Books, New York
- Date 2011-05-10
- Illustrated Yes
- Bookseller's Inventory # 0328OSV86DK
- ISBN 9780525952145 / 0525952144
- Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 in (23.11 x 16.00 x 3.05 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Gender identity - United States -, Transsexuals - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011004279
- Dewey Decimal Code B
About IMAGINE Minnesota, United States
I M A G I N E booksellers endeavor to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and out-of-print and signed editions. With our experience, commitment and love books, we strive for a mutually beneficial transaction. (Imagine all the world, reading books in peace..)
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Biblio web sites. If
you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the
order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery
date. All signed editions have been verified as most likely authentic ; since there is no scientific method of proof, we do not purchase CoA. Use you own best judgement. Images are uploaded for verification prior to purchase so any return will be refunded for the purchase price only.
Summary
At first, America knew the only child of Sonny and Cher as Chastity, the cherubic little girl who appeared on her parents' TV show. In later years, she became famous for coming out on a national stage, working with two major organizations toward LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights and publishing two books. And just within the past eighteen months, Chaz Bono has entered the public consciousness as the most high-profile transgender person ever.
All through the hoopla surrounding his change, Chaz has insisted on maintaining his privacy. Now, in Transition, Chaz finally tells his story. Part One traces his decision to transition, beginning in his childhood-when he played on the boys' teams and wore boys' clothing whenever possible-and going through his painful, but ultimately joyful, coming out in his twenties, up to 2008, when, after the death of his father, drug addiction, and five years of sobriety, Chaz was finally ready to begin the process of changing his gender. In Part Two, he offers an unprecedented record in words and photographs of the actual transition, a real-time diary as he navigates uncharted waters. These chapters capture the day-to-day momentum of his life as his body changes.
Throughout the book, Chaz touches on themes of identity, gender, and sexuality; parents and children; and how harboring secrets shatters the soul. It is an amazing contribution to our understanding of a much- misunderstood community.
