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In *Conundrum*, Jan Morris shares the truth of her own pioneer experience as a male‑to‑female transsexual, offering candid personal narratives and expert case studies on hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery. Her account combines a rich tapestry of travel observations, familial reflections, and the enduring passion that shaped her life, giving readers a multifaceted portrait of identity, transformation, and resilience.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jan Morris coast to coast
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