Top To Bottom
A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:21st Apr '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful memoir chronicles a trans man's journey through phalloplasty, blending humor with practical advice and emotional depth. Top To Bottom offers hope and guidance for others on similar paths.
In Top To Bottom, Finlay Games offers a personal, insightful, and often witty account of his journey through phalloplasty, a significant lower surgery for trans men. The narrative explores the emotional and physical challenges he faced, detailing each stage of the process with honesty and humor. As he navigates his evolving relationship with his body, Finlay provides readers with practical advice, helpful tips, and memorable anecdotes that make his experience relatable and engaging.
Initially resistant to the idea of lower surgery, Finlay's perspective shifts as he grapples with increasing gender dysphoria. His story unfolds from the initial contemplation of surgery to the complexities of recovery and after-care. Throughout Top To Bottom, Finlay emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body, sexuality, and relationships in the context of transition. He shares invaluable insights on donor site options, different surgical techniques, and essential resources for mental health support.
This book is more than just a memoir; it serves as a self-help guide for those considering similar paths. Finlay's candid reflections highlight the transformative power of surgery for trans individuals, offering hope and encouragement to readers who may be on their own journeys. With its blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, Top To Bottom is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of gender identity and the experiences of trans people.
The tongue in cheek phrase 'top to Bottom' explores openly, honestly and candidly, one individual's journey from sexual shame and gender dysphoria, to gender and sexual autonomy. This uncompromising tale inspires and challenges us. As a trans man myself, Finn has always encouraged and motivated me. For helping to dispel fear and those accompanying ghost stories, thankyou can never convey enough! A must read for anyone considering Lower Surgery and those who support us. -- Dr. Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) CPsychol AFBPsS MAPs
Top to Bottom is a wonderful trans memoir and a greatly needed resource for anyone considering phalloplasty. Much more than that though, Finlay's book is a human story of the move towards authenticity and belonging. Told with great warmth, humour, and self awareness, it's a cracking read for anybody. -- Meg-John Barker, author of How To Understand Your Gender and Gender: A Graphic Guide.
Top to Bottom - a story you've never heard before but a story that needs to be told. This memoir is universally written, acting as an outstanding guide to any trans man about to embark on this journey but also a fascinating insight into the complexity of being human. Finn is an extraordinary writer, his tone is warm, painfully honest, profound and humorous. I'll be highly recommending this book for years to come. -- Ash Palmisciano, TV Actor and Speaker
Finn has given us a gift. A timely companion on the journey to advocate for ones own pleasure, hone the hoop jumping skills needed to medically affirm ones gender, and to nurture the community needed to raise a penis! -- Dr. Liam “Captain” Snowdon, Genderqueerdo & Co-founder Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education
A grippingly in-depth and honest account of a process that's rarely been told so openly before. Radical, honest and timely. -- Fox Fisher - Artist, film maker and campaigner
An engrossing testimony to transformation and learning to love your body...told with warmth and insight. -- Gscene
The insightful, witty and deeply honest book that so many of us on a similar path have been hungry for. -- Phallo.net
ISBN: 9781787755871
Dimensions: 214mm x 136mm x 24mm
Weight: 260g
240 pages