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Discover the captivating journey of *Becoming Westerly*, a memoir that chronicles the extraordinary transformation of Peter Drouyn into Westerly Windina. This compelling 344-page book, published in 2015 by Allen & Unwin, offers a deep dive into the life of a surfing legend who redefined the sport with his innovative man-on-man competition format. Readers are invited into Westerly’s world, where love, identity, and acceptance intertwine.
Through heartfelt reflections and candid storytelling, Westerly shares her experiences of gender reassignment surgery and life in the vibrant surfing community, where opinions vary from admiration to skepticism. This book is not just about surfing; it's a profound exploration of identity and self-discovery. With each chapter, experience the wistful and poignant memories that shaped Westerly’s journey, making it a must-read for anyone interested in stories of resilience and transformation.
*Becoming Westerly* is perfect for fans of surfing, inspirational autobiographies, and those seeking to understand the complexities of gender identity.
Order now to embark on an inspiring adventure that showcases the power of self-realization and the beauty of embracing one's true self.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy fast delivery options, ensuring that this life-changing memoir reaches your doorstep promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760111007
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 344
Description:
'Peter was always looking for a princess, he wanted to find his princess. Unfortunately, the princess was me. I'm the princess that Peter always wanted but never met.' Westerly Windina
'Westerly's affection for Peter comes in many guises. Most of the time it's wistful and forlorn. When she talks about his awkwardness, his pretending to be something he was not, she sounds like a mother remembering her deceased child.' Jamie Brisick, from Becoming Westerly
Peter Drouyn was a champion surfer with a touch of genius who forever changed the face of surfing by introducing the concept of the man-on-man competition format. Known for his aggressive yet elegant style on the wave, Drouyn was also a lawyer, heartthrob actor and showman extraordinaire, famous for his eccentric behaviour and ambitious ideas.
For nearly a decade now, Peter Drouyn has been living as a woman, Westerly Windina. The surfing community is at once awestruck, sceptical and supportive. As one renowned surf journalist put it, 'Is this Peter's greatest performance ever?' In a recent issue of Surfing World, surfers voted Peter/Westerly 'the most interesting surfer in the world'. And the world is taking notice.
Beginning with her 2012 trip to Bangkok for gender reassignment surgery, Becoming Westerly retraces Peter Drouyn's odyssey from teenage Queensland hopeful to 1960s global surfing sensation to embittered, middle-age has-been to the phoenix-like, glamorous, sixty-four-year-old Westerly. As Westerly herself notes, 'It was like a Supernova. It just kicked in one night and, bang, Peter was gone and Westerly was there. Part
Through heartfelt reflections and candid storytelling, Westerly shares her experiences of gender reassignment surgery and life in the vibrant surfing community, where opinions vary from admiration to skepticism. This book is not just about surfing; it's a profound exploration of identity and self-discovery. With each chapter, experience the wistful and poignant memories that shaped Westerly’s journey, making it a must-read for anyone interested in stories of resilience and transformation.
*Becoming Westerly* is perfect for fans of surfing, inspirational autobiographies, and those seeking to understand the complexities of gender identity.
Order now to embark on an inspiring adventure that showcases the power of self-realization and the beauty of embracing one's true self.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy fast delivery options, ensuring that this life-changing memoir reaches your doorstep promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760111007
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 344
Description:
'Peter was always looking for a princess, he wanted to find his princess. Unfortunately, the princess was me. I'm the princess that Peter always wanted but never met.' Westerly Windina
'Westerly's affection for Peter comes in many guises. Most of the time it's wistful and forlorn. When she talks about his awkwardness, his pretending to be something he was not, she sounds like a mother remembering her deceased child.' Jamie Brisick, from Becoming Westerly
Peter Drouyn was a champion surfer with a touch of genius who forever changed the face of surfing by introducing the concept of the man-on-man competition format. Known for his aggressive yet elegant style on the wave, Drouyn was also a lawyer, heartthrob actor and showman extraordinaire, famous for his eccentric behaviour and ambitious ideas.
For nearly a decade now, Peter Drouyn has been living as a woman, Westerly Windina. The surfing community is at once awestruck, sceptical and supportive. As one renowned surf journalist put it, 'Is this Peter's greatest performance ever?' In a recent issue of Surfing World, surfers voted Peter/Westerly 'the most interesting surfer in the world'. And the world is taking notice.
Beginning with her 2012 trip to Bangkok for gender reassignment surgery, Becoming Westerly retraces Peter Drouyn's odyssey from teenage Queensland hopeful to 1960s global surfing sensation to embittered, middle-age has-been to the phoenix-like, glamorous, sixty-four-year-old Westerly. As Westerly herself notes, 'It was like a Supernova. It just kicked in one night and, bang, Peter was gone and Westerly was there. Part