Catalog Item Becoming a Woman: A Biography of Christine Jorgensen Docter, Richard F. Find this item: Library Catalog OverDrive Synopsis: In the 1950s Christine Jorgensen was the first person to become publicly known for having sex reassignment surgery, and it was sensational news. Appearing in Booklists LGBTQIA: Transgender - Non-Fiction 62 Titles More from LAPL Book Lists & Staff Recommendations Search Our Catalog Suggest a Purchase