Sam Winter
PROVIDES REAL INSIGHTS into the events and relationships of her life, as well as her character. Nothing is spared. At times we see the charming and elegant woman Christine wanted us to see, self-assured and poised, affectionate and generous. At other times we see insecurity and self-doubt, pettiness and vindictiveness, depression and, later in life, alcohol dependence. . . . A COMPELLING account of the profound transformation (emotional and, thanks largely to nightclub work, financial) in her life during this period. . . . An ENGAGING book—or so many years I thought I was familiar with the Christine Jorgensen story. This book made me realize how little I knew. (Sam Winter, PhD, MEd, PGCE, BSc, Division of Learning, Development and Diversity, University of Hong Kong, Director of Transgender ASIA Centre)
George R. Brown
EXTENSIVELY RESEARCHED AND INFORMED by Dr. Docter's nearly five decades as a psychologist and scholar of transgender phenomenon. While the book is clearly an in-depth examination of Christine's life, both as George and as Christine, Docter DELVES MORE DEEPLY INTO THE PSYCHE OF MS. JORGENSEN THAN ANY PRIOR WORKS ON THIS ICON OF TRANSSEXUALISM IN AMERICA. . . . A MUST-READ for any serious student of transgender issues. . . . Accessible to both lay persons and mental health professionals alike. (George R. Brown, MD, DFAPA, Chief of Psychiatry, Mountain Home, VAMC)
Martha Miller
A TIRELESSLY RESEARCHED AND READABLE narrative that goes beneath the headlines to the real woman who was beautiful, engaging and sometimes sad. . . . While Docter provides the documented details of all of Jorgensen's hormone treatments and surgeries, he also PAINTS A PORTRAIT OF A WELL-DRESSED, SOFT-SPOKEN, AND POISED HUMAN BEING WHO WAS MORE A WOMAN THAN GRACE KELLY. (Martha Miller, MA, is the author of Tales from the Levee)
