Vanida's Journey is a frank and honest exploration and account of the author's transition to womanhood. The author looks inwards to analyze herself, without resorting to trans-gender stereotypes to explain feelings, motivation and actions. Though a large volume of information exists concerning gender identity disorders, and such information and concepts are sometimes referenced, the author does not rely on such generic concepts such as ""born in the wrong body"" but instead honestly explores her own feelings, knowledge, perceptions and biases to share with the reader why she wants to be a...