No! Maybe? Yes! Living My Truth, by Grace Anne Stevens

No! Maybe? Yes! Living My Truth tells the story of Grace Anne Stevens, née Larnie Steven Rabinowitz, who transitioned from a man to a woman in her fifties. This heartfelt memoir is an honest portrayal of how Larnie felt growing up, going to college, getting married, and raising three children. As his marriage deteriorated, he began to explore cross-dressing, and met friends with whom he could truly be himself. It took years before he admitted to himself that he really was a woman inside, and began to explore transitioning.

Grace describes her relationships with family and friends, and the many people who helped her along the way. Having worked for decades in the information technology industry, she began to explore psychology and earned an MA in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. She shares many of the exercises and writing that she created as part of her journey. I found her story to be uplifting and heartwarming. The only downside to this book is that it would have benefited from a good editor. Nevertheless, I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the transgender community.

If you're interested in learning more about Grace Anne Stevens, you can check out her website here.

Grace Anne Stevens. No! Maybe? Yes! Living My Truth. Lexington: Graceful Change Press. 239 pages. ISBN 9780986300301.