In "Advice from Your Trans Aunty," Erica Vogel shares hard-earned wisdom and heartfelt advice for those navigating the transgender and nonbinary experience. Written in a question-and-answer format, the book explores the life challenges of people at all stages in the process. From evaluating one's gender to addressing medical issues and managing relationships with friends, family, and co-workers, the book provides insights into problem-solving and decision-making before, during, and after transition. Throughout the book, the author's voice is both empowering and compassionate, offering a blend of personal anecdotes, useful strategies, and trustworthy sources of information.
The author emphasizes that the transgender community spans all categories of people, regardless of nationality, sex assigned at birth, age, race, education, socioeconomic status, or any other dimension. She urges readers not to let the past hinder their present, to recognize that the decision to transition comes at different times for everyone, and that there is no singular path required to follow. Her goal is to help trans and nonbinary individuals thrive and lead meaningful lives.
"Advice from Your Trans Aunty" is not only for trans and nonbinary individuals of all ages but also serves as a comprehensive guide for allies, friends, family, and coworkers. It offers insights into the diverse experiences and perspectives within the trans community and provides guidance on how to show support, learn, spread awareness, and ultimately advocate for a world where everyone can live authentically.
"This book is a gem. It's a sound book of advice delivered with a big, open heart. Vogel is contributing to the queer community's rich history of elders passing down our earned knowledge of survival and joy, and she does it with warmth, wisdom, and a deep sense of care. She's writing to and for every trans person bravely facing the world as their truest self." - Cody Daigle-Orians, They/Them, creator of Ace Dad Advice and author of I AM ACE
"Erica Vogel has produced a moving, poignant, and informative collection of stories and anecdotes together with powerful advice that shares not only pieces of herself with her audience, but dispenses nuggets of wisdom and empathy that any reader would benefit from, no matter their life circumstances or identity. I learned much, but was also deeply moved. I felt like an old friend was speaking to me over coffee, sharing their life and knowledge with me. It was a privilege to read." - Sophia MacLennan, She/Her, Trans Social Media Influencer
Advice From Your Trans Aunty is a warm, insightful, and incredibly valuable resource for anyone navigating the complex journey of gender transition or questioning. As a transgender man myself, I found Vogel's guidance to be practical and deeply affirming. Vogel writes with the casual, comforting tone of a wise and caring relative, making even the most daunting aspects of transition feel manageable. Her anecdotes add authenticity and humor while never overshadowing the advice she offers. The book covers an impressive range of topics, from the early stages of gender questioning to the nuances of workplace transitions and long-term advocacy. Vogel's emphasis on self-love and finding joy in one's authentic identity is compelling. Her repeated assertion that there's no single "right way" to be trans is refreshing and validating. One of the book's greatest strengths is its balance of emotional support and practical guidance. Advice From Your Trans Aunty is an essential read for anyone questioning their gender, beginning transition, or seeking to understand transgender experiences better. It's the supportive, informative guide I wish I'd had when starting my transition journey." - Liam Paschall, He/Him, Transgender Speaker, DEI
Trailblazer, LinkedIn LGBTQIA Top Voice
"Advice From Your Trans Aunty provides accessible and actionable recommendations for anyone looking to explore their gender. Erica speaks to the reader like a friend and offers
her own perspective as a trans woman with a complex and beautiful background in living." - Leo Caldwell, He/Him, Transgender Educator
"Erica Vogel's insightful book is one that I wish I had been able to read when I was a young trans person seeking answers to the millions of questions I had about gender identity,
coming out, transitions, the workplace, advocacy, and other trans-related stuff. Her advice is sound. Her experiences are valid. And her desire to help others is evident on every page. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Read it, friend, for you will surely learn one or maybe many things you never knew before." - Vanessa Sheridan, She/Her, National Transgender Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and Author