Arlina A.'s A LETTER TO PAWTONE Explores Childhood Innocence and the Moments That Shape Us
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MONTEREY, Calif. - Californer -- Monterey, CA — In her evocative memoir, A LETTER TO PAWTONE, Arlina A. shares a deeply personal reflection on the moments of childhood that shape our understanding of the world.

This groundbreaking story from one of the first people in the US to receive gender reassignment surgery, in 1973, traces her journey from being a young innocent boy in southern California through serving in the Army as a male during the a060s, then fulfilling her quest for the female identity she had always felt within.

In Chapter 4, Arlina recounts a significant experience: "My older friend told me that kissing was how babies were made. All that you had to do was kiss someone, and that is how it all started."

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Through this reflection, A LETTER TO PAWTONE explores the innocence of childhood and the pivotal moments that leave a lasting impression. Arlina's journey highlights the power of memory and the experiences that contribute to our personal growth and understanding.

This book will be released on May 19, 2025.

For more information about Arlina A. and A LETTER TO PAWTONE, or to request an interview, please contact: Betty Withrow
betty@thewriterslaunchpad.com

http://www.thewriterslaunchpad.com

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