Bibliography for Trans Issues
Boenke, M. (1999). Trans forming families: Real stories about transgendered loved ones. Waterford Press.
Bornstein, K. (1995). Gender outlaw: On men, women, and the rest of us. Vintage Books.
Bornstein, K. (1998). My gender workbook: How to become a real man, a real woman, the real you, or something else entirely. Routledge Press.
Boyd, H. (2004). My husband Betty: Love, sex, and life with a crossdresser. Thunder's Mouth Press.
Bullough, V. L., & Bullough, B. (1993). Cross dressing, sex, and gender. University of Pennsylvania Press.
Brown, M. L., & Rounsley, C. A. (1996). True selves: Understanding transsexualism–For families, friends, coworkers, and helping professionals. Jossey-Bass.
Burke, P. (1996). Gender shock: Exploding the myths of male and female. Doubleday.
Califia, P. (2003). Sex changes: The politics of transgenderism. Cleis Press.
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Cromwell, J. (1999). Transmen and FTMs: Identities, bodies, genders, and sexualities. University of Illinois Press.
Devor, H. (1997). FTMs: Female to male transsexuals in society. Indiana University.
Evelyn, J. (1998). Mom, I just need to be a girl. Walter Trook Publications.
Feinberg, L. (1993). Stone butch blues. Firebrand Books.
Feinberg, L. (1996). Transgender warriors. Beacon Press.
Green, J. (2004). Becoming a Visible Man. Vanderbilt University Press.
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Jennings, K., & Shapiro, Pat. (2003). Always My Child: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered or Questioning Son or Daughter. Simon & Schuster.
Kirk, S. (1995). Medical, legal and workplace issues for the transsexual. Together Lifeworks.
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McCloskey, Deirdre (2000). Crossing: A memoir. University of Chicago Press.
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PFLAG. Our Trans Children (pamphlet): Published by the PFLAG Transgender Network. Available from or .
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References about Children for Therapists (non-therapists could also benefit from the information)
Bartlett, N. H., Vasey, P.L., & Bukowski, W.M. (2000). Is gender identity disorder in children a mental disorder? Sex Roles, 43, 753-785.
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Cohen-Kettenis, P., & Pfäfflin, F. (2003). Transgenderism and Intersexuality in Childhood and Adolescence: Making Choices. Sage Publications.
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References about Adults for Therapists (non-therapists could also benefit from the information)
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Bailey, M. (2003). The man who would be queen: The science of gender-bending and transsexualism. Joseph Henry Press. Online: http://books.nap.edu/books/0309084180/html/ (a controversial book)
Benjamin, H. (1966). The transsexual phenomenon. New York: Ace Books.
Bieschke, K.J., Perez, R.M., DeBord, K.A. (Eds.). (2006). Handbook of counseling and psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients, Second Edition. Washington, D.C.: APA Books.
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Bockting, W., Huang, C-Y.; Ding, H.; Robinson, B.; Rosser, B. R. S. (2005). Are transgender persons at higher risk for HIV than other sexual minorities? A comparison of HIV prevalence and risks. International Journal of Transgenderism, 8, 123-131.
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Ekins, R. & King, D. (2001). Pioneers of transgendering: The popular sexology of David O. Cauldwell. International Journal of Transgenderism. 5. Retrieved on August 3, 2005, from http://www.symposion.com/ijt/cauldwell/cauldwell_01.htm
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