Tea and Transition, by Nicola Jane Chase
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Tea and Transition, by Nicola Jane Chase
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Nobody anticipated a change from heterosexual man to heterosexual woman—least of all the author herself. This is a marvelously candid memoir of gender and acceptance; one that breaks down many complex issues, though it is her enchanting British humor that makes them such a joy to read. Inner and outer recognition is uncovered through dating debacles, painful family discussions, and trips to Victoria’s Secret. Challenges of pesky pronouns, passport humiliation and underwhelming cup sizes test her spirit yet her charismatic wit never wanes. There are laugh out loud moments, heart-wrenching ones too as she tussles with the balance between he and she, and how gender is perceived—for herself and for those around her. Back in the 80s and 90s Chase was a globe-trotting DJ who played exotic clubs in the Middle East and southern China, then an indie music radio host in Hong Kong. However, having played at rooftop parties for sheiks, been a maestro in the clubs, and a household name on the airwaves, it was only after relocating to New York that the real journey began. Why was he feeling like a she? The feeling wouldn’t go away. Then the first cross-dressing steps into Manhattan as a woman. Embarrassing wigs, stares on the subway, and heels an inch from respectability. Through painful, unexpected, and hilarious experiences, a tipping point of gender was reached. But how to tell those who knew her as a man before? Friends were both won and lost, but the biggest announcement was over a cup of Earl Grey: the excruciating moment of disclosure with her 80-year old mother. The devolution and rebuilding of that amazing relationship is one of the most heart-rending threads of this book. Humor drives her forward as she explores the New York dating life as a woman. She gets thrown out of a strip club as a perceived threat to business, initiates her first bikini moment, and has a love match at the US Open Tennis Championships. Puberty happens for a renewed time in a different gender, and with that, dodgy fashion choices and overzealous make-up. She was a 16 year old girl in her 40s. As she considers life changing surgery, one moment of epiphany ensues, yet clarity comes with a kick. What would be next? There are martinis on top of the world, the pyramids at dawn, and high-speed motorbike rides through Asian back streets, but Tea and Transition is far more than a globetrotting travelogue or another tale of a right-soul-in-the-wrong-body. This is a wonderfully personal journey through places beyond the physical. Of change and the human spirit, love and family values, and how one man became one woman.
Tea and Transition, by Nicola Jane Chase - Amazon Sales Rank: #397273 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-15
- Released on: 2015-05-15
- Format: Kindle eBook
Tea and Transition, by Nicola Jane Chase About the Author
Nicola Jane Chase grew up in the suburbs of Liverpool, northwest England, as a passionate music lover and as a man. The first of many changes was quitting a stable career in retail management for the more adventurous, if insecure, life of a globetrotting club DJ playing dance tracks for the international jet set. She (albeit then still a he) then shifted direction and spent a decade on the airwaves of Hong Kong delivering cool indie tunes to a dedicated fan base. In 2008 she relocated to New York, the city she now calls home.
Music has since taken a back seat, yet her knowledge of 1980s tracks remains impressive, and her pleasure from listening to them rarely wanes. Now unreservedly she, her focus these days is on fostering greater transgender understanding and acceptance. To that end, she is a popular speaker at public and private events, and welcomes media inquiries.
An avid tennis player, she lives for the warmer days of summer when she can play on the outside courts in New York City. When not writing, speaking, flicking through rare 12 vinyl, or working on her backhand slice, she can often be found in her Queens back yard tending rhubarb and arguing with her gooseberry bushes.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. beautiful, moving, transformative, and FUNNY By Lori Stone This beautiful memoir frequently made me cry, and just as frequently it made me laugh. Most importantly, the story left me in a bit of awe at the possibilities of human experience, and at the author's skill in translating what could be melodramatic into lovely prose that quietly illuminated her own deeply personal experiences—into a story that can reach every reader. Never maudlin, never self-pitying, never tragic, hers is a story of becoming, and figuring out, and finding her way with herself and her mother, who is another heroine in this story.Transgendered people seem to be having a moment now, with TRANSPARENT here on Amazon, Bruce Jenner's quiet coming out, and LGBT rights too-slowly gaining increased acceptance and understanding. If you have ever wondered for a moment what it might be like to have this experience, Tea and Transition is a fantastic starting point because of Chase's thoughtful and elegant storytelling. No two transgendered people have the same experience, so this is hers and hers alone, but you will certainly find yourself moved and enlightened. I always love to read a memoir that leaves me with a new hero or heroine, a new person to admire, and this book is just such a memoir. Heartily recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully written and honest account By Vera Amaral Nicola’s memoir is a beautifully written and honest account of one woman’s journey of self-awareness, acceptance and love. Nicola is a talented writer and was able to vividly convey the emotions she was feeling along her journey. I laughed, I cried and I cheered her on. In the end, I felt honored to have been able to read such a personal and moving story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A beautifully written book By A Customer I could not put this sensitively and intelligently written book down. I highly recommend this beautifully written memoir of the experiences and thought processes Nicola went through during her transition.
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