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Conundrum

Book • 1974
Jan Morris's 'Conundrum' is a deeply personal and poetic memoir that explores her journey from being James Morris to Jan Morris.

The book delves into her experiences with gender identity, her transition, and the societal and personal challenges she faced.

It is a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and the human quest for authenticity.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Richard Dawkins when talking about his personal experiences with gender dysphoria.
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Recommended by Ryan Holiday ; a memoir from a British Army veteran, news correspondent, and Everest climber who underwent gender reassignment surgery in the 1960s.
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Mentioned by Richard Dawkins as a moving book about Jan Morris's experience undergoing hormonal treatment and surgery.
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Recommended by Bari Weiss as a book that had a big impact on their understanding of gender and emotions.
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