Linking in Lincoln: April 23, 2008

THE LINKS THAT BECOME US

Featured this month by the University of Nebraska Press is, What Becomes You by Aaron Raz Link and Hilda Raz. A Collaborative memoir by mother and son, it chronicles the journey from female to male, and scientist to performer of Aaron Raz Link. Hilda Raz, a well known poet and feminist, plays the role of the “astonished” parent who watches the process from the standpoint of both mother and academic. With the poignant perspectives of mother and son, we can see how the self-identification methods we use to create our own lives can have significant impact on the ones we love. Ranging from the scientific to the personal, this book transcends issues of gender, science, career, and even family to come to a conclusion simply human. This week Linking in Lincoln will explore topics with the same variety and (hopefully) thoughtfulness. So link away, bloggers!

Within recent years, the term “Transgender” has become increasingly commonplace. Yet, while perhaps not prominent, their impact on the community has always existed. To get a feel for what the often silenced group has contributed, here is a website devoted to Famous Transgender People ….Who are Known for Something Else.

Hilda Raz is a famous poet, feminist, editor, essayist, and reviewer (not to mention former professor of mine!) who’s impact on the literary world has been significant to say the least. But don’t just take my word for it, check out her website here.

Are you like me (and pretty much everyone else I know), and have no clue what Taxonomy is? Well then check out the greatest resource for all unknown questions at Wikipedia.

Think your life is worthy of print? If so, then take a gander at the Scholastic website to find out how to Write Your Own Memoir

Just a bit jealous that Aaron and Hilda Raz could get along so well they could write a memoir together? I might be myself, a little…. Well fear no longer, here are some steps to dealing with even the most (do we even use the word…?) “involved” mothers. Take a look and get on the fast track to writing your own mother/child memoir at ehow.com

That’s it for today dear bloggers. I hope we’ve inspired you to take a closer look at your own memoir worthy life. Don’t forget to check out What Becomes You this month from the University of Nebraska Press…and make sure to put your mother on speed dial!