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“The honesty and raw emotion is overwhelming at times.  The humor (much appreciated so I could smile through my tears) is you:)  Your love for your child is what shines most brightly!  I know this book will be accepted with open arms.  I am proud of you that you have faced your fears, your challenges and your confusion.  Your bravery and honesty is touching.” Sandra F.

“Patti Hornstra has written a thought provoking book about a mother's journey into the transgender world. She is frank and honest about her feelings and struggles as her daughter shares that she is transgender and they navigate this new reality. Patti's writing style leaves you wanting to keep reading and I could not put the book down! You feel as if you are sharing the journey with her. She also shares valuable information and insight.” Diane W.

“Patti, I just now finished reading your book. I hardly put it down. It was raw and my heart hurt for you. I admire your courage . . . I love that you allowed us to see your perfect imperfections. It was thought provoking. . . I hope you continue to write about this journey even if you don’t share it with the public (although I really hope you do share) You have a gift. I pray for inner peace for Tristan and that his future is filled with love. Sending you hugs and support.” Rebecca B.

“It was truly inspirational, SO WELL WRITTEN, funny, heart felt, happy, sad, mad, uplifting, you name it! I just can't say enough about how much I truly, truly loved reading it.  KEEP WRITING! You are REALLY, REALLY, REALLY a great writer and I look forward to reading more from you!!”-Nicky H.

“True story, happy ending? 

When you write about real life, there is no script from Hallmark. Jump in, buckle up and get ready for a journey into a new reality for a tidy suburban family. When He Was Anna chronicles a mother’s very personal experience with her beautiful, strong willed daughter, becoming a transgender adult.  Compelling in her unapologetic glimpse into real lives, her thoughts and emotions. It’s a no-holds barred look at a family dynamic as they seek common ground in uncharted waters of the abrupt transgender-ing of their youngest child. This is a mother’s story about a mother’s love, pain, confusion, faith and hope for her child. Bravely written and unabashed.” DLR