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A transgender journey to manhood in China

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Lei Ming: It’s Time to Turn Around

Life Beyond My Body Posted on March 18, 2019 by LuraMarch 18, 2019
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Lei Ming (Ray to us Westerners) is now able to post updates on his Facebook page. Follow @lifebeyondmybody on Facebook to make sure you never miss a letter from Ray.

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Yes, There are Still a Few Signed Copies of Life Beyond My Body Left

Life Beyond My Body Posted on September 13, 2017 by LuraDecember 5, 2017
Title page with inscription from Lei Ming (Ray) that reads, "Live miraculously beyond your body" in English and Chinese above Ray's signature.

Miss your chance to get a signed copy of Life Beyond My Body — the 2017 Lambda Literary winner for Transgender Nonfiction? Well, you’re in luck. I have a few copies left. Read on to find out how to get one.

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Ray has Returned to China

Life Beyond My Body Posted on August 15, 2017 by LuraAugust 15, 2017
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Thanks for befriending and supporting him while he was in the States. Now, it’s up to us to keep sharing his story. Read on for 3 ways you can help.

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Life Beyond My Body Wins 2017 Lambda Literary Award

Life Beyond My Body Posted on June 23, 2017 by LuraJune 23, 2017

We are excited and deeply honored to announce Life Beyond My Body: A Transgender Journey to Manhood in China has won the 2017 Lambda Literary award for Transgender Nonfiction

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My Trip to San Diego

Life Beyond My Body Posted on May 19, 2017 by RayMay 19, 2017
Pulpit with Ray's PowerPoint presentation projected on the wall behind it.

After a long winter, I finally reached spring in San Diego, where there were friends with big plans for me — but could I live up to their expectations?

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Book Reading at Portland Q Center June 9th at 7 pm

Life Beyond My Body Posted on May 4, 2017 by LuraMay 4, 2017
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Join us to hear excerpts from Lambda Literary finalist Life Beyond My Body and meet Lei Ming, the first trans man from China to publish a memoir.

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Being Transgender and Christian, a Tale of Two Churches

Life Beyond My Body Posted on March 12, 2017 by RayMay 4, 2017

Dear friends, Christian faith, to me, is a matter of life and death. Before I found Christian faith, life was wearisome, and death seemed easier for a man like me, trapped in a female body in a circumstance where I could see no hope or … Continue reading →

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Tune in to KBOO Monday Morning for Ray on More Talk Radio

Life Beyond My Body Posted on February 25, 2017 by LuraFebruary 25, 2017
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February 27th, 8 – 9 am, be listening to KBOO Community Radio to hear Ray share his story with Celeste and Cecil of More Talk Radio.

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Will You Help Me Say Yes to Trans Men and Trans People of Color?

Life Beyond My Body Posted on February 20, 2017 by RayFebruary 20, 2017
Ray autographing a copy of his book

Trans men and trans people of color are asking me to share my story in their city. I am learning why this is so important and I want to say yes, but I need your help. Will you help me do for others what you have done for me?

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Stepping Out and Surprising Myself

Life Beyond My Body Posted on February 9, 2017 by RayFebruary 10, 2017
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I survived my first author event and it was fun! This is turning into the biggest opportunity of my life but I can’t do it without you. Will you help?

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