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Perfectly Natural : The Audacious Story Of Iris Florence Peter Williams
Paperback Edition: 1
Story of Iris Florence Williams/Peter Williams, who was born female and lived as a man in 20th century NZ, with most of book focussed on 1930-1950 and particularly the 1945 court case. Includes some broader discussion of societal views on gender, lesbianism etc, and other local and international cases of subverting gender norms.
Born female, prosecuted in 1945 for marrying another woman, vilified for having her breasts removed, Iris Florence Williams became Peter Williams and lived as a man for sixty years, ending his life happily married, respected and loved by family and friends.
Peter was one of many across time, cultures and social class who have broken social norms and had to resort to subterfuge and defiance of the law to survive.
This is an account of determination, masquerade and power. It is the story of a perfectly natural life.
Pages : 143
Publisher : Steele Roberts Ltd
Publication date : 2014-10-17
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in New Zealand, Lifestyle, Sport And Leisure, New Zealand, NZ History, NZ Biography & True Stories, LGBTIQA+ Non-Fiction