Upcoming Book: A LETTER TO PAWTONE: Arlina A.’s Transformational Journey from the Barrios to Becoming a Transgender Pioneer

In her deeply moving memoir, A LETTER TO PAWTONE, Arlina A. shares her journey from the barrios to becoming a transgender pioneer. This American story of resilience and hope is written to inspire others to blaze their own trails.
- (1888PressRelease) April 04, 2025 - In her upcoming memoir, A LETTER TO PAWTONE, Arlina A tells a story of courage and resilinece that speaks to our times with detailed notes of personal struggle, cultural context, and a will to become her true self.
Born in the barrios, Arlina’s path has been one of immense challenges and triumphs. Her memoir delves into the struggles and victories of her life, offering a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. A LETTER TO PAWTONE is not just a personal journey; it's a beacon for all who seek to overcome their circumstances and live authentically.
Born as Arnold in 1942, serving as a lifelong emplouyee of the US Postal Service and in the US Army during the 1960s, in 1973 Arlina received gender reassignment surgery as one of the first in the US to make this change.
Her lifelong love of music and media is highlighted in the book, providing a rich cultural context to her journey.
Through her story, Arlina hopes to ignite the spirit within others, encouraging them to live their truth and make a difference in the world.
For media inquiries, interviews, and review copies, please contact:
Betty Withrow
info ( @ ) thewriterslaunchpad dot com
Text to: 831.238.2626
###
space
space