A. H. Felman
Description
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This book takes on the interesting and intrigueing problem of gender distinction. Winifred, the viewpoint character, is born with
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a syndrome in which her chromosomes are male but her genitalia are female. In attempting to cope with her physical and psychological difficulties, she attempts to live as a male for a time in Wyoming. Here she is drawn into a boxing match where she is thought to be a man.
The novel explores the trials of Winifred as she learns to deal with her physical and psychological problems, some of which are revealed to her during her boxing match.
The book has features in common with several books recently written by women who have found the sport of boxing helpful in their lives. (The Boxer's Heart, by Kate Secules: Looking for a Fight, by Lynne Snowden Pickett: Kill the Body and the Head Will Fall by Rene Denfeld: as well as several recent motion pictures, Girlfight and Knockout.
From the Author
The book is a serious attempt to explore the dephths of female conflict and agression as they relate to gender assignment and physical expression.The manner in which the sport of boxing plays a role in the development of self confidence in the lead character is part of the message of the book.
About the Author
The author is a former pediatrician, radiologist and professor in several major medical schools. Presently, he is retired and writes novels and medical self help books.
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