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BOOKS & CONVERSATIONS: "Two Spirits, One Heart: A Mother, Her Transgendered Son, and their Journey to Love and Acceptance" by Marsha Aizumi with Aiden Aizumi

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Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central Ave Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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Date: March 16, 2013

Time: 2 p.m.


In Two Spirits, One Heart, Marsha Aizumi shares her compelling story of parenting a young woman who came out as a lesbian, then transitioned to male. This inspiring memoir chronicles Marsha’s personal journey from fear, uncertainty, and sadness to unconditional love, acceptance, and support of her son, Aiden, who struggled to reconcile his gender identity.

Q&A with Marsha and Aiden Aizumi to follow.

Free with Museum admission. Reservations recommended to rsvp@janm.org or213.625.0414 at least 48 hours prior.

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