Letters for My Sisters: Transitional Wisdom in Retrospect Paperback – July 4, 2014

You will laugh and you will cry. You will be inspired, encouraged and affirmed. "Letters for My Sisters" is a book that will speak to your heart and mind. Whether you are young or old, whether you are just thinking about starting your journey or have already set out, these letters from women who have gone before will speak frankly and directly, sometimes with cynicism, sometimes with humour, always with wisdom and love. If you are trans woman trying to understand who you are and the path you are walking or a family member or friend seeking to learn more about this most strange form of birth defect, I highly recommend this book. Don't merely sit down and read it from cover to cover. Take time to stop and ponder each story. Can you identify with the woman who lived it? What is she saying to you? What can you learn from her experience? I am old enough to remember the time when letters were the primary means of long distance communication. A letter from a loved one was something that you would take your time reading and rereading, experiencing, absorbing, so that you felt connected to your loved one. The letters in this book are like that. You will want to revisit them from time to time when you are hurt, afraid, have doubts about the path you are on, or want to reflect on your journey to being whole and how far you have come . If I could recommend only two books to those who are on this journey LFMS would be one and Dr Anne Boedecker's "The Transgender Guidebook" would be the other.

During my transition I've read a lot of transgender literature, from self-help to general education to history.Letters For My Sisters is my favorite of them all, hands down.The letters are short and vary widely in content. All are touching in their own way. Almost all of them made me cry, to the point where I had to read this in private. Sometimes it was because the stories hit close to home, other times it was because it felt like someone was personally reaching out and helping me get through some tough times.While I think anyone could read this and get a lot out of it, it is definitely directed at transgender readers. If that's you, especially if you're newly transitioning or not even sure yet, I think that reading this is going to help you feel a little less alone.

Finally a great little gem of a book by some amazing and talented ladies! Transitional Wisdom is chocked full of short letters to our former selves. There is some thing for everyone -transition or not -either pre or post. Trans people seem pretty smart and successful. Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Cheif. Trans women have no choice other than succed given these obstacles. The trail is now well beaten for others to follow. Wishing you success. The letters clearly illustrate this. Thoughly enjoyable a good quick read. It is honest and unabashed. Enyoy!

There are a lot of perspectives in here. If you need hope, or need something to think about as you wonder where to go next, this may help. If you need some validation, you will likely find it here. If you (still) hate yourself sometimes, you will find comfort and perhaps a way out of the darkness.

OMG, this is it! I have through this book twice and as my journey through transition continues, the wisdom collected is astounding. It might not make sense to the casual reader, but it is a must read for anyone transitioning from a masculine to feminine role.

Wonderful book for a transgendered woman in transition

Letters for My Sisters is a wonderful collection of inspiring letters of true courage and strength. It is a great read that will leave the reader full of positivity and a deep understanding of what it entails to be a transsexual women.

I'm early in transition, and this book is absolutely fantastic. If you're a trans woman, I can't recommend it enough.

An excellent series of letters easy to dip into or sequentially grouped under themes. Thought provoking yet affirming.