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Recommended Reading:

For Transgendered persons who have come to accept who they are and are interested in the science and history of transgender culture: "The Riddle of Gender " by Deborah Rudacille (paperback at Amazon.ca).

For Significant Others, Friends, Families, Acquaintances and anyone coming to terms with another's transition: "True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals" by Mildred L. Brown and Chloe Ann Rounsley (paperback at Amazon.ca).

For people who suspect that they may be trans or are struggling to define or accept who they are:

Additional books:

Online Reading (Academic / Psychology):

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc. -- the medical guidebook on gender identity, and treatment.
Anne Vitale PhD: Notes on Gender Role Transition -- writings from a Psychologist specializing in GID, with links and resources.

Online Reading (Scientific / Medical):

Genital Reassignment Surgery In Montreal -- Flash-based site by respected surgeons which describes in detail the various procedures they can do. Drs. Menard and Brassard are often the doctors to whom Alberta Health refers.

Online Reading (Personal Stories):

Second Type Woman -- a website covering various aspects of transition in detail, along with personal reflections.
Melanie Anne Phillips -- Melanie's diary, as well as information and links.
Transsexual Road Map -- Calpernia Addams' invaluable site, detailing all the necessary considerations and steps to be taken along the way. Home of the "Finding Your Female Voice" DVD.
Transgendered Womens' Success Stories -- a wonderful site courtesy of Lynn Conway, featuring some of the many women who've transitioned successfully, offering encouragement.

Online Reading (for Youth):

The Antijen Pages -- a resource for transgendered youth.

Online Reading (Political):

The Canadian Transsexuals Fight for Rights site also provides news and transculture links for transpeople everywhere.
egaleCanada -- A Canadian Trans activist organization working for, among other things, inclusion in the Canadian Human Rights Charter.
Gender.org -- Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people.
IFGE.org -- International Foundation for Gender Education advocates for freedom of gender expression.
TransactionCanada -- a new advocacy group with legal/support/resource links.

Online Reading (for S.O.F.F.A.s):

Transfamily.org and Pflag -- probably the best links for parents, family and friends of transpeople. Pflag is primarily gay/lesbian, and Transfamily is very underdeveloped. However, they are probably the best resouces available for SOFFAs (Significant Others, Families, Friends and Acquaintances) at this time.
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) -- also provides support for children of Transfolk
Straight Spouse Network -- also provides support for spouses of transpeople.

Online Reading (Miscellaneous):

Trans-Health -- diet, fitness and other advice specifically designed for M2F and F2M body types.
The Transgender Aging Network -- a resource for transpeople to network and share information and support in their later years.
Transsexual Road Map -- Calpernia Addams' invaluable site, detailing all the necessary considerations and steps to be taken along the way, primarily for MTFs.
TS Woman -- an active Yahoo Group discussing medical issues for both pre- and post-op transsexuals.