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Other Versions of this Book: Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Hardcover
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With Trans-Sister Radio, Chris Bohjalian, author of the bestseller Midwives, again confronts his very human characters with issues larger than themselves, here tackling the explosive issue of gender.
When Allison Banks develops a crush on Dana Stevens, she knows that he will give her what she needs most: attention, gentleness, kindness, passion. Her daughter, Carly, enthusiastically witnesses the change in her mother. But then a few months into their relationship, Dana tells Allison his secret: he has always been certain that he is a woman born into the wrong skin, and soon he will have a sex-change operation. Allison, overwhelmed by the depth of her passion, and finds herself unable to leave Dana. By deciding to stay, she finds she must confront questions most people never even consider. Not only will her own life and Carly’s be irrevocably changed, she will have to contend with the outrage of a small Vermont community and come to terms with her lover’s new body–hoping against hope that her love will transcend the physical.
When Allison Banks develops a crush on Dana Stevens, she knows that he will give her what she needs most: attention, gentleness, kindness, passion. Her daughter, Carly, enthusiastically witnesses the change in her mother. But then a few months into their relationship, Dana tells Allison his secret: he has always been certain that he is a woman born into the wrong skin, and soon he will have a sex-change operation. Allison, overwhelmed by the depth of her passion, and finds herself unable to leave Dana. By deciding to stay, she finds she must confront questions most people never even consider. Not only will her own life and Carly’s be irrevocably changed, she will have to contend with the outrage of a small Vermont community and come to terms with her lover’s new body–hoping against hope that her love will transcend the physical.
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Jennie B. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I enjoyed this book very much. Bohjalian manages to take a controversial and, to some, off-putting topic and imbue it with humanity and immediacy. Not an "issue," but a personal (albeit socially constructed) struggle, the subject of transsexualism is handled deftly in this touching novel. I anticipated the "twist" at the end, but enjoyed watching it emerge, nonetheless. For some petty reason, the entire time I was reading this book I was distracted by wondering whether the NPR plot feature was devised merely to justify the book's exceedingly clever title.
Jessie M. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
i think if i hadn't already read so much about the transgendered community, i would have found this book more interesting.
Janet B. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
with trans-sister radio,you will take a look of human characters with issues larger than they are. tackling here the explosive issue of gender.
this book was impossible to put down, you will love allison banks and university professor dan stevens.
Andrea M. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I mostly enjoyed this book; the topic facinates me. It amazes me how the author can write books on such vastly different subjects. I liked midwives better - but this is good too...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
What an incredible book! I was touched by the clarity and depth of the characters. Their individual complexity and the power of the whole is undeniable. I felt Dana was particularly well portrayed. Dealing with Transsexuality and gender differences is always difficult, but Bohjalian handles it remarkably and I was thouroughly impressed.
Monica (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Interesting premise but definitely not my favorite Bohjalian book. A lot of the plot - namely, the relationships between the key characters - just didn't ring true. This could have been a much better read than it was... I was disappointed.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
When schoolteacher Allison Banks develops a crush on university professor DanaStevens, she knows that he will give her what she needs most: gentleness, kindness, passion. Her daughter Carly enthusiastically witness the changes in her mother. But a few months into their relationship, Dana tells Allison his secret: he has always been certain that he is a woman born into the wrong body, and is considering a sex-change operation. Allison, overwhelmed by the depth of her love, finds herself unable to leave him, but, by deciding to stay, she must face questions most people never consider. Not only will her own life and Carly's be irrevocably changed, she will have to contend with the outrage of her Vermont communtiy and come to terms with her lover's new sense of self - and hope that their love will transcend their ingrained notions of what it means to be a man and a woman.
Liese S. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Well-written story of a MTF (male-to-female) transsexual who falls in love with a heterosexual woman *just before* he plans to undergo his sex-reassignment surgery. Tastefully told. Interesting plot twists. I enjoyed this book
SALLY W. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fascinating read!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very strange content but still kept me wanting to know what happened. This is one of my new favorite authors.
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This was such a fantastic look at the world of transgender and transsexual people, and at gender dysphoria. The NPR story telling format was also a nice change from your usual book style. I was hooked and fascinated from page one!
A very well written look at gender dysphoria. Very well drawn characters who you want to come out of this not just ok, but "all right!!!" Bohjalian pulls you in at the first page and won't let you go. I read it in one day, 342 pages, so it is a quick and fascinating read. I highly recommend reading this one. It is nothing like any other book I've read.
Leslie P. (How can you not love Chris Bohjalian? Not one of his best books, but a great read nonetheless. The ending was a bit far-fetched, and I don't understand the purpose of Carly as a character. Other than that, I enjoyed the thought-provoking nature of this book. At some parts you will get so mad! Then you stop to think, would I act in the same way? I wish more authors were willing to take on subject matter like this.
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