Jennifer Finney Boylan

writer, professor English at Barnard College

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Jennifer Finney Boylan wrote an acclaimed memoir in 2003 about changing from a man to a woman. She’s back with a new book about life before, and after, her transition.

Reflecting on life pre and post-gender transition

Jennifer Finney Boylan wrote an acclaimed memoir in 2003 about changing from a man to a woman. She’s back with a new book about life before, and after, her transition.

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