"Girl" by David Thomas (Penguin Books, 1995. ISBN 0-45-118421-1) Amazon
I first read this book several years ago and have read it many times since, and when my original copy was lost I replaced it.
The plot involves a young man, Bradley Barrett, who goes into hospital to have his wisdom teeth removed and, after a mix up with the trolleys, is given the sex change that another patient was expecting. Unsurprisingly he is a bit perturbed when he wakes to be faced by an angry transsexual, with a swollen face following dental surgery, screaming "You've got my tits" at him.
It is a story that runs through the emotions, often very funny, but frequently sad. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone with in interest in transgender fiction and indeed to anyone in search of a good read. Sadly out of print for a long while, but can be found secondhand.
Click Read More below for a synopsis of the plot that will include spoilers
After his unfortunate accidental sex change Bradley Barrett is not at all happy with his situation, but still harbours hopes of having the surgery reversed. Naturally the press have a field day and he ends up by selling his story to the Daily Mail. Bradley has to get used to feminine things, such as the wearing of a bra to support his ample breasts, even as he hopes to be himself again.
An unfortunate incident in the toilets during a football match leads Bradley to attempt suicide as well as being accused of flashing his breasts at a local politician. Medical evidence persuades him that there is no satisfactory way back to his former self and Bradley reluctantly agrees to complete his transition.
... to be completed
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