#Zoë playdon

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes and the Unwritten History of the Trans Experience by Zoë Playdon

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The life story of an aristocratic Scottish trans man and the secret 1968 legal case that provides “a fascinating look into the changing landscape of trans rights” ( Library Journal ) throughout history. Ewan Forbes was born to a wealthy, landowning family, holders of a baronetcy, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1912. Assigned female at birth, his true identity was nevertheless clear even in childhood—and so, with the support of his mother, he was taken to European specialists and eventually treated with early preparations of synthetic testosterone. Raised as a boy at home but socially obliged to present himself as a girl in public until his official coming out to the Queen, Ewan grew up, became a doctor, and got married. (This required him to correct the sex on his birth certificate, which was possible at that time without much fuss.) For decades, he lived a quiet life as a husband, doctor, and a pillar of the local community. But in 1965, Ewan’s older brother died unexpectedly—leaving Ewan, the next oldest man in the family, to inherit the baronetcy. When his cousin John—spurred on by Ewan’s sister—contested the inheritance he was forced to defend his male status in Scotland’s supreme civil court, where he prevailed. This hugely important case would have changed the lives of trans people across the world—had it not been hidden. The hearing was conducted privately, the media were gagged, and those involved were sworn to secrecy. The case remained unknown until 1996 and is at last described here, along with the life of Ewan Forbes, for the first time. Enlightening and galvanizing, The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes is a “remarkable…vital historical reference” ( Booklist ) for transgender history and the ongoing struggle for trans rights.

Mod opinion: I haven't read this book yet, but I did listen to a podcast about his life and that was quite interesting, so this book is probably also interesting.

#the hidden case of ewan forbes and the unwritten history of the trans experience #Zoë playdon #polls #trans lit #trans literature #trans books #lgbt lit #lgbt literature #lgbt books #trans man #nonfiction #biography #memoir #(not really but adding it to the tag so if youre looking for real life trans (hi)story you can find it there)

[qbdatabase]

Ewan Forbes was born to a wealthy, landowning family, holders of a baronetcy, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1912. Assigned female at birth, his true identity was nevertheless clear even in childhood—and so, with the support of his mother, he was taken to European specialists and eventually treated with early preparations of synthetic testosterone. Raised as a boy at home but socially obliged to present himself as a girl in public until his official coming out to the Queen, Ewan grew up, became a doctor, and got married. (This required him to correct the sex on his birth certificate, which was possible at that time without much fuss.) For decades, he lived a quiet life as a husband, doctor, and a pillar of the local community.

But in 1965, Ewan’s older brother died unexpectedly—leaving Ewan, the next oldest man in the family, to inherit the baronetcy. When his cousin John—spurred on by Ewan’s sister—contested the inheritance he was forced to defend his male status in Scotland’s supreme civil court, where he prevailed.

This hugely important case would have changed the lives of trans people across the world—had it not been hidden. The hearing was conducted privately, the media were gagged, and those involved were sworn to secrecy. The case remained unknown until 1996 and is at last described here, along with the life of Ewan Forbes, for the first time.

#The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes #Zoë Playdon #adult books #biography #lgbt biography #scottish rep #transgender #trans rep #lgbt history #daily book #nonfiction #lgbt nonfiction #lgbtqia #bookblr

[elierlick]

Ewan Forbes was a Scottish nobleman who began his transition at age 15, around 1927. He was among the first transgender Europeans to have their gender accepted in court after his cousin sued to inherit his baronetcy. The court eventually ruled in Ewan's favor in 1968 and he inherited his family's 17th century pink castle in Brux. The massive estate was reportedly an inspiration for Walt Disney's castle design.

I was completely captivated by these photos of him so I decided to colorize them. That's him with his wife Isabella Mitchell on the left (1966) and a golden lab named "Stolen Day" on the right (1952).

Ewan published a 1984 memoir, The Aul' Days, which focused on his different journeys. More recently, Zoë Playdon wrote The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes. It follows Ewan's legal case and transition.

The Aul' Days: archive.org/details/auldaysforb00forb/page/n1/mode/ Hidden Case: transreads.org/ewanforbes/

#history

[llyfrenfys]

Y llyfr heddiw yw 'The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes' gan Zoë Playdon, a gyhoeddwyd yn 2021.

Hanes y dyn traws Albanaidd Ewan Forbes yw'r llyfr hwn. Roedd Forbes yn fab i John Forbes-Sempill, 9fed Barwnig Craigievar ac yn frawd i William Forbes-Sempill, 10fed Barwnig Craigievar. Bu farw ei frawd ym 1965, felly roedd Ewan yn llinell ar fin etifeddu’r farwnigaeth, ond heriodd ei gefnder ef am y farwnigaeth yn 1968 oherwydd bod Forbes yn ddyn traws. Creodd Forbes ddogfennau meddygol ffug i ddangos ei fod yn rhyngryw - i newid ei gofrestriad genedigaeth o fenyw i wryw. Yn ei amser, roedd yn amhosibl newid cofrestriad genedigaeth heb honni i fod yn rhyngryw, felly nid oedd gan Forbes unrhyw dewis arall.

Mae'r llyfr yn bwysig iawn i hanes traws ym Mhrydain ac yn ddiddorol iawn imi fel dyn traws yn y DU.

Ydych chi wedi darllen y llyfr hwn?

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Today's book is 'The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes' by Zoë Playdon, published in 2021.

This book is the story of Scottish trans man Ewan Forbes. Forbes was the son of John Forbes-Sempill, 9th Baronet Craigievar and the brother of William Forbes-Sempill, 10th Baronet Craigievar. His brother died in 1965, so Ewan was then next in line to inherit the baronetcy, but his cousin challenged him for it in 1968 because Forbes was a trans man. Forbes created fake medical documents to show he was intersex - to change his birth registration from female to male. It was impossible to change a birth registration without claiming to be intersex in his time, so Forbes had no other choice.

The book is very important to trans history in Britain and very interesting to me as a trans man in the UK.

Have you read this book?

#cymraeg #welsh #trawsryweddol #cymblr #llyfr #The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes #trans history #transgender history #Scottish transgender history #Yr Alban #trawsrywiol #rhyngryw #anneuaidd #Llyfrau Mawrth

[colemckenzies]

Books I read in October ranked best* to worst

The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris

Elizabeth Finch by Julian Barnes

Nothing Important Happened Today by Will Carver

It's Behind You by Kathryn Foxfield

Pog by Pàdraig Kenny

Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

My Sister Is Missing by Carissa Ann Lynch

The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes by Zoë Playdon

Finding Mr Perfectly Fine by Tasneem Abdur-Rashid

I Know You Did It by Sue Wallman

#book list #mystery/thriller season innit

[thesenesx]

2022 Top Films/Series/Books/Comics

I watched and read heaps of stuff last year, so if you need some recommendations, I've chosen my absolute favourites and compiled them in a list.

Enjoy!

Films:

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

This would have to be one of the best films of the year (and of all time). With an amazing cast and a strong theme, this film will reassure you that even if you don't matter to the multiverse, you matter so much to the ones you love.

Ngeri Ngeri Sedap (2022)

A heartwarming Indonesian film about how traditions mean very little without the love of your family. With tight structuring and a cohesive narrative, the ending is incredibly satisfying as it brings everything (and everyone) together.

Darklands (2022)

An incredible Australian micro-budget thriller that has you hooked throughout. This film really deserves more attention as it has a gripping story, great action and terrifying moments.

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

I could write a whole essay on this film. Everything about it is masterful and the growing weight of the inevitable makes this film so heartbreaking yet tremendous.

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

A funny yet sad film about two friends having a row. It may not seem like much from the synopsis, but there is so much to enjoy, from the humorous dialogue, to the quaint Irish village setting, and to the incredible cast.

Series

Peacemaker S01 (2022-)

With so many mediocre superhero shows being released last year, this really outshined them all. A fun yet compelling series, James Gunn knows how to make you love a character you didn't know or care about before watching.

Derry Girls S03 (2018-2022)

The final season offered a perfect ending to this iconic series. I'm going to miss these girls (and the wee English fella) so definitely one to keep on my rewatch list.

1899 S01 (2022-)

This show immediately draws you in with horror and tension bubbling below the surface. The unfolding mystery reaches a satisfying conclusion, but alas Netflix has cancelled it so the cliffhanger is left unresolved.

Bee and Puppycat S01 (2022-)

As a fan of the original webseries, this adaptation/reboot is wonderful. The show is quirky and colourful, offering a respite from all the edgy and crude adult animated shows.

Andor S01 (2022-)

Even if you don't like Star Wars, you can enjoy this for what it is. An incredible sci-fi thriller series, with great writing and a powerful message. The series succeeds because it makes everything feel personal without getting lost in aesthetics or nostalgia-bait.

Books

Beauty is a Wound (2002) by Eka Kurniawan

An incredible magical realism novel written by Indonesian writer Eka Kurniawan (I read the English version translated by Annie Tucker). It is gritty yet whimsical as it blends history with fairytales.

The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes (2021) by Zoë Playdon

A great overview of Transgender history in the UK while also focusing on this one significant case involving a Scottish lord. Once you learn the history, you can understand why there is so much paranoia around transpeople in the UK.

Fireside Coast (2022) by Claire McKenna

The final installment in the Monstrous Heart trilogy, this novel offers a great ending to this gothic series. With the fleshed out setting, deeply-flawed characters, and gruesome nautical gothic details, I was engrossed from the beginning.

Deathless (2011) by Catherynne M. Valente

This was on my TBR for a while and I'm glad I finally read it. A wonderful retelling of the Koschei tale, that blends Russian history and fairytales. I was still thinking about the ending weeks after I had finished it.

Project Hail Mary (2021) by Andy Weir

This novel made me laugh and cry, which is the best experience I can have honestly. A great story with high yet personal stakes for the main character.

Comics

Monstress (2015-)

I started the series a couple of years ago and have loved it ever since. With a stunning art style, high stakes, majority female cast of characters, and eldritch horrors, what more could you want?

Talgard (2019-)

Vol.2 was released last year and proved to be just as worthwhile as the first. These short comics made by Australian writers and artists offer humour, fantasy and a moral at the end of it all.

Retelling the Hobbit (2020-)

A beautiful little webcomic that captures the whimsical world of Tolkien's The Hobbit. It was love at first sight with this one.

Witchy (2014-)

Another webcomic (now published traditionally) that offers a unique world where magic is just a gift someone can exploit. The story is gripping and the characters each have their own struggles to overcome.

The Wizard of Cedel (2022-)

A webcomic that I accidentally stumbled across but immediately loved. The art style is charming and the characters loveable. I can't wait to see how the story develops.

#review #film #tv #books #comics

[everybodywantssomething]

orchid and cactus 💖

Hello, bud 🧡

orchid ⇢ what’s a song you consider to be perfect?

Is it too predictable to say “A Day In The Life”? I feel like it might be but it’s just such a gorgeous song that always evokes such a picture in my head when I hear it. I heard someone say it’s the song that should be played at the end of the world and I really liked that - there’s a weight to the song for sure. I really adore it.

cactus ⇢ something you’re currently learning (about)?

I just picked up this book “The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes: And the Unwritten History of the Trans Experience” by Zoë Playdon. I’ll just post pictures of the front cover and inner flap so I don’t fumble the summary badly.

Hopefully these pictures are okay!

#thank u best pal #eppysboys #ask

[crossdreamers]

Why This Trans Boy Had More Rights a Century Ago Than Many Trans Children Today

Zoë Playdon gives an interesting presentation of Ewan Forbes, a trans man from Britian.

Playdon writes:

More than 100 years ago at Craigievar Castle in Scotland, Ewan Forbes’ mother realized her 6-year-old was a boy, despite it saying “female” on his birth certificate. Instead of sending him to boarding school like his brother and sister, Gwendolen Forbes homeschooled a young Ewan and let him dress and play as he wished. To avoid the trauma of Ewan going through the wrong puberty, Gwendolen took her teenage son on a remarkable tour of European doctors.

History tells us that trans children today need the support Gwendolen gave to Ewan, Playdon argues, letting him tell her, by his actions and reactions, what his gender was and supporting him.

Read the whole article here!

#ftm #trans #transgender #lgbt #lgtbtqa #lgbt+ #pride

[newhistorybooks]

"Zoë Playdon shines dazzling light on the case of an early trans pioneer, a man whose dignity and courage remain an inspiration to a new generation of trans people, and those that love us. Abundant with compassion, clarity, and meticulous research, Ms. Playdon ensures that Ewan Forbes’s case will remain hidden no more. Urgent, generous, and wise.”

#uwlibraries #history books #british history #lgbtq history #prisoners

[sbelikeswords]

It seems like there's a growing divide among the LGB's and the T's, despite the desire of so many of us to stay united. But it turns out even that divide has a longer history than we might think. . One of the most influential texts when it comes to trans healthcare until the 1960s was Richard von Krafft-Ebing's Psychopathia Sexualis. In it, Krafft-Ebing presents a diagnosis of "metamorphosis sexualis without paranoia," an easy analog to a modern diagnosis of gender dysphoria. . The "without paranoia" part, however, was a reflection on the deeply homophobic attitudes of the era. It was published in 1886, at a time where homosexuality was still a criminal offense in most of the western world. So when Krafft-Ebing put together his diagnosis, it was an effort to show a difference between being a diseased degenerate criminal homosexual - an idea Krafft-Ebing supported - and being transgender, which he argued was similar to being intersex, and argued that we be supported rather than persecuted. . In effect, Krafft-Ebing drove a wedge between trans people and cis gays, lesbians, and bisexual folks. And it's hard to read that and not draw a parallel to modern groups trying to drive a wedge between the alphabet. . But the difference today is that our history is being more effectively documented by people like Zoë Playdon whose book The Hidden Case Of Ewan Forbes was just released on Monday. People like her are giving us the context we need to push back. . The above is just one of the interesting tidbits I've learned from this book. I'm grateful to @simonandschuster for sending me an advance copy. . If, like me, you're interested in #transhistory, consider picking this one up for your next read. . (Link in my bio for more of my work) . . . . . #transbeauty #transwomen #transgirls #transgirlsrock #transgendergirl #transgenders #transgenderpride🌈 #transgenderfemale #transgenderwomen #transgenderawareness #transgendercommunity #transwriter #writersofig #writersofinstagram #writersden #queerlove #queerfemme #queergirl #lgbtaccount #lgbtq2s #queerwriters #transwomanofinstagram #transwoman #transwriters #transgirlsarerealgirls #queerlit #queerliterature #queerhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CV2-a_3rhdj/?utm_medium=tumblr

#transhistory #transbeauty #transwomen #transgirls #transgirlsrock #transgendergirl #transgenders #transgenderpride🌈 #transgenderfemale #transgenderwomen #transgenderawareness #transgendercommunity #transwriter #writersofig #writersofinstagram #writersden #queerlove #queerfemme #queergirl #lgbtaccount #lgbtq2s #queerwriters #transwomanofinstagram #transwoman #transwriters #transgirlsarerealgirls #queerlit #queerliterature #queerhistory

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

It Came From The Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror (anthology)

The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

Open Throat by Henry Hoke

The Empress of Salt and Fortune/When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain/Into the Riverlands/Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo (series of short stories)

How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb

The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes by Zoë Playdon

README.txt by Chelsea Manning

Armed in Her Fashion/The Chatelaine by Kate Heartfield (armed in her fashion was published in 2018 and rereleased this year w/ edits under the new title)

Nevada by Imogen Binnie

The Story of the Hundred Promises by Neil Cochrane

also have u considered a 'partially' option? there's some books i haven't finished fr one reason or another and it's hard to decide whether to say i liked it or not when i haven't finished it. thank u :)

Hi, thank you so much for all these submissions, they were added to the list.

I‘ve added a No but I‘d like to option, which I think could work for that as well? Would that work for you?

#not a poll #ask #actuallyspeed