Synopsis:
In the spring of 2004, Philip Anders ingested the first of what would be a daily dose of 4mg estrogen tablets. From that moment forward, his life would change forever. During the agonizingly slow transformation from male to female, he would lose a 22 year career in journalism, his marriage, his home, his savings, and most of his friends. Faced with the specter of homelessness, he embarked on a three year adventure as an over the road truck driver. Gypsy Moon chronicles Pamela Rose Anders' travels across the highways of America, as well as the single most difficult journey of all; transitioning from a male to female truck driver. Packed with a medley of humorous adventures, moments of fear, loneliness and despair, terrifying encounters, bigotry, and unexpected friendships; Gypsy Moon presents an insightful view of the incredible courage and strength required to complete this journey. You will laugh. You will cry. You will feel her anguish. You will revel in her triumph. Most of all, you will understand.
Jack Smith:
Gypsy Moon should be required reading in every medical or therapy-practitioner’s office, not only for the road map it provides to people on their journey to transition from their assigned natal gender to their internal gender, but for its pointed yet polite insistence on having professionals treat people in transition with dignity and respect.
Biography:
Chicago native Pamela Rose Anders has penned two satirical books titled, “How to Lose Friends and Influence Enemies” and “Rules of the Rude”. Gypsy Moon is her first Narrative Non-Fiction work. Pamela resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where she operates an independent paralegal business. In keeping with her vow, she has never returned to the state of Wyoming.