Patricia Elliot – författare

Transgender studies is a heterogeneous site of debate that is marked by tensions, border wars, and rifts both within the field and among feminist and queer theorists. Intersecting the domains of women’s studies, sexuality, gender and transgender studies, Debates in Transgender, Queer, and Feminist Theory provides a critical analysis of key texts and theories, engaging in a dialogue with prominent theorists of transgendered identity, embodiment and sexual politics, and intervening in various aspects of a conceptually and politically difficult terrain. A central concern is the question of whether the theories and practices needed to foster and secure the lives of transsexuals and transgendered persons will be promoted or undermined - a concern that raises broader social, political, and ethical questions surrounding assumptions about gender, sexuality, and sexual difference; perceptions of transgendered embodiments and identities; and conceptions of divergent desires, goals and visions.

Transgender studies is a heterogeneous site of debate that is marked by tensions, border wars, and rifts both within the field and among feminist and queer theorists. Intersecting the domains of women’s studies, sexuality, gender and transgender studies, Debates in Transgender, Queer, and Feminist Theory provides a critical analysis of key texts and theories, engaging in a dialogue with prominent theorists of transgendered identity, embodiment and sexual politics, and intervening in various aspects of a conceptually and politically difficult terrain. A central concern is the question of whether the theories and practices needed to foster and secure the lives of transsexuals and transgendered persons will be promoted or undermined - a concern that raises broader social, political, and ethical questions surrounding assumptions about gender, sexuality, and sexual difference; perceptions of transgendered embodiments and identities; and conceptions of divergent desires, goals and visions.

Changing Seasons of life is a book of short stories and poetry. This book will transform your way of thinking. Many of the stories were written by the author a long time ago when she was facing life challenges but she never imagined then that the most traumatic challenge would be the loss of her beloved eldest son to suicide in the summer of his life and that he would never experience his autumn and winter. Her book The Weight of Emptiness: Comfort and Hope for the loss of a loved one is an excellent read for those coping with a sudden unexpected loss of a loved one. Patricia knows only too well the power of using your creative mind and how it allows you to make the most of every situation and opportunity. We all want to live life to the full and improve our overall wellbeing. Nobody said that life would be easy. Allow Changing Seasons to awaken the creativity within you so that you can create the life you want. Creativity builds resilience Patricia Elliot

This book is to bring comfort and hope to all those who have lost a loved one. Written in memory of my beautiful boy, Bruce whom I lost to suicide. He had many aspects to his character, the 'dark' and the 'light' just like the weight of emptiness which now lies in my heart, dark and heavy, often too heavy to bear. When you lose a loved one you may or will find yourself sobbing uncontrollably but please take comfort and know that through resilience and courage you can endure each day. Remember your loved one is free from pain. The weight will become 'lighter'. Focus on your loved one's smile and wonderful memories. Always remember your loved ones. Do not let their lives be in vain. For my boy, the words adapted from Johnny Nash say it all: I can see clearly now the rain has gone, all of the bad feelings have disappearedGone are the dark clouds that had me blind, I think I can make it now the pain is goneHere s the rainbow I ve been praying for, look all around there s nothing but blue skiesIt s gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day

A toolkit for success; offering reflective stories, activities and more, this book is essential for everyone in their journey toward achieving positive mental health. Promoting action for a positive lifestyle and strategies for improved overall wellbeing. A beautiful soul, who shone from within when passionately talking of her 7 attributes for success. Some years ago, there I was sat in a room filled with people, yet I felt the only one in the audience. Pat s engaging and friendly style using visualisation and humour connected directly with everyone as she inspired and motivated us all to practically improve and encourage ourselves as individuals. Pat s honesty and willingness to share her own fallibility resonated with us all, and really did lead to a superbly powerful message. Danielle McGregor