The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff is a work of fiction loosely based on the true story of Lili Elbe who began life as the artist Einar Wegenar and his wife, the artist Gerda Wegenar (Greta in the book). Einar was one of the first men to undergo several sex change operations in the 1930's and the book tells the story of Einar's transformation into Lili, the loving support she received from her wife and a number of friends and family members. It deals very sensitively with the realization of her sexuality and her sex change, the impact it had on their marriage.
It's touching and poignant in all the right ways and deals honestly with a loving and, ultimately, healthy relationship.
It was really nice to read a book on this topic that is so much more sensitive, calm and reasonable than the tabloid fodder that surrounds the current hot topic of Caitlyn Jenner, et al.
A far less dramatic change (but equally important in this home) involves Oscar finishing school, returning home to live and figuring out the intricacies of living together in a home that really consists of two adults living and working together and seeing how it all works out. His first serious job search is underway - that's a navigation in its own right!
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