Combines authoritative information and humanitarian insight intothe transsexual experience Filled with wisdom and understanding, this groundbreaking bookpaints a vivid portrait of conflicts transsexuals face on a dailybasis--and the courage they must summon as they struggle to revealtheir true being to themselves and others. True Selves offersvaluable guidance for those who are struggling to understand thesepeople and their situations. Using real life stories, actual letters, and other compellingexamples, the authors give a clear understanding of what it meansto be transsexual. They also give other useful advice, includinghow to deal compassionately with these commonly misunderstoodindividuals--by keeping an open heart, communicating fears, painand support, respecting choices.