In this newedition ofFTM, Devor, who so brilliantly previously captured the remarkable stories of transsexual men, continues to illuminate the need for insight into the transsexual man's life experience.Years ago, as a transsexual man searching for a reflection of my experienceandguidance on myimpending journey, Ifound what I was seekingin the pages ofthis book. In this day of increasing trans visibility ... Read morethere still remains a lack of trans male images, historiesandexperiencesleading to a continued lack of visibility and opportunities formentorship,which Dr. Jamison Green so eloquentlystatesin hispointed new foreword. Perhaps the timehas comefor a more equitable representation of transsexual men in the movement for trans justice. -Zander Keig, LCSW, featured in thedocumentaryZanderology; and co-editor ofLetters for My Brothers: Transitional Wisdom in RetrospectandManning Up: Transsexual Men on Finding Brotherhood, Family & Themselves I often say that I decided to pursue a gender transition despite what I read in the books that were available to me-a handful of harsh, challenge-filled biographies about trailblazing transgender pioneers. With the notable exception, that is, of 'the trans man's bible'-Devor's big red hardcover that still sits, 20 years later, prominently on my bookshelf. FTM was hot off the presses right when I needed it most. Devor-gently, insightfully, starkly, and respectfully-put forth a beautifully written illustration of how life could be for me, made evident by those who bravely chose to share their lives for this book. I like to think this book provided me with the how-to for grabbing my amazing transgender life by the balls! -Aidan Key, Speaker, author, and founder of the National Gender Odyssey Conference Show Less