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"A wonderfully sympathetic account of how and, possibly, why Drew became Dru" (Daily Mail)
For years Richard Beard would take spontaneous holidays with his motor-cycling friend Drew. They would spend a few days walking, camping, cycling, canoeing - outdoor, manly fun - before returning to everyday life: wives, children, jobs. Richard was writing novels. Drew was working in the engine-room of cross-channel passenger ferries. Then one year Drew phoned to announce a complication: he was planning to have a sex change.
This is the story of how Drew became Dru, of a friendship, of a fortnight's walking holiday after Dru's operation. And of how what we think we know about ourselves, our friends, and our families can turn out to be very, very wide of the mark. It's about secrets and preconceptions and confronting prejudices you didn't know you had.
Becoming Drusilla is by turns warm, sad, funny but always human; it holds up a mirror to the extraordinary in outwardly ordinary lives.
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. For years Richard Beard would take spontaneous holidays with his motor-cycling friend Drew. They would spend a few days walking, camping, cycling, canoing - outdoor, manly fun - before returning to everyday life: wives, children, jobs. Richard was writing novels. Drew was working in the engine-room of cross-channel passenger ferries. Then one year, Drew phoned to announce a complication: he was planning to have a sex change. This is the story of how Drew became Dru, of a friendship, of a fortnight's walking holiday after Dru's operation. And of how what we think we know about ourselves, our friends, and our families can turn out to be very, very wide of the mark. It's about secrets and preconceptions and confronting prejudices you didn't know you had. "Becoming Drusilla" is by turns warm, sad, funny but always human; it holds up a mirror to the extraordinary in outwardly ordinary lives. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR001249780
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G184655067XI3N10
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Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: LikeNew. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers wbs6764825982
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Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 38989398-20
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Anbieter: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, Südafrika
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and slightly edge worn. The text within the book is bright and clear. The binding is strong and the book charming. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6phfd
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The boards are shelf rubbed and lightly marked.internally clean, excellent binding.[J.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ru36
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The boards are slightly shelf rubbed and marked.Internally clean.Tightly bound.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ru37
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Anbieter: Barclay Books, York, WA, Australien
Hardback. 'A brave and intelligent book' Daily Telegraph An unforgettable memoir about gender, journeys and enduring friendship For years Richard Beard would take spontaneous holidays with his motor-cycling friend Drew. They would spend a few days walking, camping, cycling, canoeing - outdoor, manly fun - before returning to everyday life: wives, children, jobs. Richard was writing novels. Drew was working in the engine-room of cross-channel passenger ferries. Then one year Drew phoned to announce a complication: he was planning to transition and begin living as a woman. This is the story of how Drew became Dru, of what happened to their friendship, and their adventures in wildest Wales the first time they went camping as man and woman. It is warm, sad, funny; an intimate tale of shared humanity. 2008, First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked and unread copy. 3.1 Centimeters X 16.2 Centimeters X 22.2 Centimeters. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18424594
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Anbieter: S.Carter, NEWPORT, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.oprinting.fine hardback with decorated boards.inscribed by the illustrator and book's subject on the half title page "(Drew drew the pictures!) Drew Marland". Inscribed by Illustrator(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 11jnjbj
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Anbieter: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. HARDBACK. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Flat pages. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref OFF591. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 042163
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