Becoming Julie: My Incredible Journey - Softcover

Julie Clarke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905916833 ISBN 13: 9781905916832

Publisher: Fledgling Press, 1707

Synopsis

Julie Clarke was born a boy in the 50s in central Scotland. From a very early age she knew she was different from other boys, but growing up in the 50s and 60s was not conducive to discussing feelings of gender difference and for many years Julie didn't even know there was a medical term for her dilemma: she was transsexual. Becoming Julie details how Julie Clarke spent many years battling her demons. As a man she married and became a firefighter and later, a charter boat skipper on the Isle of Coll, hoping that these acts would suppress her longing to become female, but to no avail. She encountered much prejudice in her journey to become the woman she is today, but also many acts of kindness, and the book tells Julie's story in her own words. Finally, in 2006, Julie achieved her dream and after undergoing transgender surgery, she physically became a woman. She is still living happily on the Isle of Coll and working for Cal-Mac in the role she previously held as a man. Sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, but always honest, Becoming Julie charts the author's struggle to build a new life as a woman.

About this title

About the Author

Debut author Julie Clarke was born in Callander and now lives on the island of Coll, off the west coast of Scotland. She lives alone with her beloved cat Lotti and works for Caledonian MacBrayne who have supported her journey every step of the way.

Review

"This is a remarkable account of a personal struggle which is written with great dignity." Alexander McCall Smith "Julie Clarke writes from the heart. Brave and heart-rending, her story stands as a powerful testament to the strength it takes to become who you really are." Emma Cowing, Features Editor, Scottish Daily Mail

About this edition

• Publisher: Fledgling Press
• Publication date: 1707
• ISBN 10: 1905916833
• ISBN 13: 9781905916832
• Binding: Paperback