About the Author:
Ryan Sallans began his transition from female to male in 2005. He is a nationallly sought speaker, sharing his journey from female to male-bodied and his struggles with an eating disorder. Ryan works as a diversity trainer, consultant and author. He received a Master of Arts degree in English and educational psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ryan was born and raised in Nebraska.
Review:
". . . an important and vital book. . . His honesty about his transition is one we don't see often and it's very refreshing. This book . . . will educate the masses on what it means to be transgender and in today's society . . . FOUR STARS!!!"
- Larry King, Talk Show Host
"Ryan Sallans is an incredibly brave young man who has written a powerful book. Second Son will save lives."
- Dan Savage, co-founder, It Gets Better Project
"Ryan Sallans takes his readers on this fantastic, page turning journey about life as a transgender male. . . he offers insight to the personal struggles and triumphs he faces in order to be true to himself . . .a book that will both educate readers and help others. . ."
- Dr. Robi Ludwig- Psychotherapist, TV commentator and Author
". . . a heartbreakingly modern American man's story . . . This is a book for anyone who has ever truly loved or tried to understand another human being. . . This is a brave man's story, bravely told."
-Michael Rowe, Lambda Literary Award and Randy Shilts Nonfiction Award-winning author of Looking For Brothers and Other Men's Sons
". . . When treated academically, gender identity can be a complex and even convoluted topic. Second Son reminds. . .that living your life as you are meant to can be extremely complicated and yet so very simple."
Elizabeth Schroeder, EdD, MSW- Sexuality education expert and Executive Director, Answer
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