The Trans Initiative, as part of our efforts to renew our commitment to being a Welcoming Congregation, is hosting a book discussion on Getting to Ellen: a memoir about love, honesty and gender change by Ellen Krug.

“What is the price of living an authentic life?  Ellen Krug knows.

As a man named “Ed,” she had everything anyone could ever want: a soul mate’s love, two beautiful daughters, a house in the best neighborhood, a successful trial lawyer’s career – a Grand Plan life so picture-perfect it inspired a beautiful pastel drawing. But there was a problem: “Ed” was a woman born into a male body.  Finding inner peace meant Ed would have to become Ellen.  It also meant losing that picture-perfect life. How could anyone make that choice, pay that kind of price?  Then again, how could anyone not?  Through what became a “gender journey,” Ellen Krug discovered her true self and the honesty it takes to make life-changing decisions.

Getting to Ellen is much more than one person’s story about some things lost and others gained.  It’s a glimpse into the life choices that all of us make – whether or not we’re transgender.”

If you would like to discuss the book or just want to learn from the discussion, please join us, whether you have read the book or not.  A couple of copies of this book are available to checkout from the UUFM library.

Childcare will be available upon request.  Please email the office at uumankato@gmail.com by noon on Wednesday, October 23, if you are in need of childcare for this event.