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Join us for the first public appearance of Arlina A, author of A Letter to Paswtone. This groundbreaking memoir details her journey as a transgender pioneer and the resilience, courage and commitment she made to embrace her true identity.
MONTEREY, Calif. - Californer -- Arlina A was one of the first people in the US to receive gender reassignment surgery in 1973. She was born in the Golden Gate Barrio of Phoenix, as a male, served in the US Army during the 1960s, and served the US Postal Service her entire career.
Growing up in the vibrant landscapes of Arizona and Los Angeles, Arlina's early years are painted with colorful references to TV shows, movies, and music that shaped her youth. Despite the societal expectations and norms of the time, young Arnold always felt a disconnect between the body and soul.
After being drafted into the Army during the 1960s, Arnold made the bold decision to undergo gender reassignment surgery, changing everything about his life and identity.
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The story of how Arnold became Arlina is one of resilience, faith, and courage. Now for the first time, Arlina shares her voice with the world.
Join us for the first public appearance of the groundbreaking memoir of a true transgender pioneer.
A Letter to Pawtone is the product of years of writing, with deep reflection, and cultural depth resonating through the pages, lighting up the journey with all its heartbreak and inspiration.
Join us at noon Pacific at this Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5551135555 (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5551135555&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2rp3rvSgw1iBrUc6X8gofY)
on Thursday May 22nd to meet this incredible woman and hear her story in her own words.
Growing up in the vibrant landscapes of Arizona and Los Angeles, Arlina's early years are painted with colorful references to TV shows, movies, and music that shaped her youth. Despite the societal expectations and norms of the time, young Arnold always felt a disconnect between the body and soul.
After being drafted into the Army during the 1960s, Arnold made the bold decision to undergo gender reassignment surgery, changing everything about his life and identity.
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The story of how Arnold became Arlina is one of resilience, faith, and courage. Now for the first time, Arlina shares her voice with the world.
Join us for the first public appearance of the groundbreaking memoir of a true transgender pioneer.
A Letter to Pawtone is the product of years of writing, with deep reflection, and cultural depth resonating through the pages, lighting up the journey with all its heartbreak and inspiration.
Join us at noon Pacific at this Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5551135555 (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5551135555&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2rp3rvSgw1iBrUc6X8gofY)
on Thursday May 22nd to meet this incredible woman and hear her story in her own words.
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