Author and Transgender Jennifer Finney Boylan

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The discussion centers on the interview of Jennifer Finney Boylan, a transgender woman and English professor at Colby College, conducted by Larry King. Boylan, formerly known as James Boylan, underwent sex change surgery after 43 years as a man and authored the bestselling book "She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders." The conversation highlights her journey of self-acceptance, the support from her wife, and the adaptation of their children to her transition. This interview serves as a significant platform for educating the public about the transgender experience and promoting understanding within society.

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I think this interview with Larry King last month would be considered a bizarre story although not unheard of. I wanted to watch it because it was about an English professor from Colby College in Waterville, Maine (not too far from my home).

LARRY KING, HOST: Tonight, a prime-time exclusive, Jennifer Finney Boylan's children call her Maddy, as in Mommy and Daddy. You see, when they were born, Jennifer was James Boylan. But after nearly 43 years as a man, James Boylan, husband and father, went under the knife to fulfill his deepest desire and become a woman. And today, Jennifer Finney Boylan is still together with the same woman who James married.
They're both here for the hour. Take us inside life before and after sex change surgery. And they'll take your calls. It's a prime- time exclusive. It's next on LARRY KING LIVE.

Jennifer Finney Boylan wrote a book. It's now in trade paperback, a national best seller titled "She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders." Jennifer Finney Boylan is the male to female transsexual. She's professor of English at Colby College in Maine. We'll meet her wife -- is that the correct term?
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0505/25/lkl.01.html
 
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Gabrielle said:
I think this interview with Larry King last month would be considered a bizarre story although not unheard of. I wanted to watch it because it was about an English professor from Colby College in Waterville, Maine (not too far from my home).


http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0505/25/lkl.01.html

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serious concern that we can transform our bodies to such a degree.
 


It is certainly not a bizarre story, but rather a story of courage, self-acceptance, and love. Jennifer Finney Boylan's journey to becoming her true self is a powerful and inspiring one, and it is heartwarming to see her wife stand by her side throughout it all. It's also interesting to see how her children have adapted to and embraced their parent's transition. This interview with Larry King is a great opportunity for Jennifer to share her story and educate others on the transgender experience. It's also exciting to see a fellow English professor from a nearby college being recognized for their accomplishments. Overall, this interview is not only important for the transgender community, but for society as a whole as it sheds light on a topic that is often misunderstood and stigmatized.