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“Brassy, brainy, and buxom! Blumenstein pulls no punches and neither
did her life on the mean streets. Wow, whatta wallop!” -Loren
Cameron, Photographer of Body Alchemy: “Rosalyne Blumenstein has gifted us with an astounding account of her
life to date. It is a tale of sheer enduring spirit. She takes us from the flesh
bars of pre-Giuliani Broadway to Graduate School, from New York to LA, from
shame to self-confidence, from boy to girl. I hung on every word.” -Dallas
Denny, Editor, Transgender Tapestry magazine “This expansive, raw memoir offers a rare glimpse into the struggle for
individual survival under the weight of transgender oppression. It’s a story
that must be heard.” -Leslie
Feinberg, activist and author of “An inspiring and triumphant story, part personal journey, part social
history, about a woman who fought her way through physical, emotional and social
challenges and the transformational power of educational and therapeutic
communities. A must read for teachers, counselors and therapists and anyone else who
knows and loves someone dealing with trans issues.” -Suzanne
Iasenza, PhD; Associate Professor, John Jay College-City University of New York. “Rosalyne has come so far, but she not only remembers where she came
from, she remembers exactly how she felt. She has survived and flourished
against all odds, and it is clear that two of her sharpest tools are her wit and
her ability to see the humor in the grimmest of events, even, and especially, at
her own expense. Through her
laughter and compassion, she brings a message of hope and recovery.
One of the greatest gifts is to make a difference in just one life. Roz, you are making a difference to so many. Thank you for your courage.”
-Puma “I loved this book! What an incredible journey! Not only is this the
story of Rosalyne’s life, but also the story of so many people whose lives
would have gone undocumented until now. Another fabulous aspect of the book is
how it chronicles the history of a very exciting era in New York City. The
perspective is fresh and enlightening, unique and empowering. Thank you for
being gracious and selfless enough to share your experiences. It’ll make a
great movie!” -Ru
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