Two Spirits, One Heart - A Mother, Her Transgender Son, and Their Journey to Love and Acceptance

"Marsha Aizumi ... gives voice to the mix of emotions so manyparents of LGBTQ kids live…love, fear, shame, pride, acceptance. But what makesMarsha special is that she lived her truth so publicly so that others mightfind community and peace... Ithink you have an amazing heart.”

—Dr. Jill Biden

"Marsha shares her journey from fear and uncertainty to acceptance, support, and unconditional love of Aiden as he reconciled his gender identity…I recommend their co-written memoir Two Spirits, One Heart.”—George Takei

When this book was first published in2012, it was the first book of its kind—mother, educator, and LGBT activist Marsha Aizumi shares her compelling story of parenting a young woman who came out as a lesbian, then transitioned to male. Two Spirits, One Heart chronicles Marsha's personal journey from fear, uncertainty, and sadness to eventual unconditional love, acceptance, and support of her child who struggled to reconcile his gender identity. Told with honesty and warmth, this book is a must-read for parents and loved ones of LGBTQ+individuals everywhere.

In the past decade. Marsha has traveled the world sharing her journey and joy of parenting her trans son to diverse places such as religious groups, colleges and LGBTQ+ and PFLAG organizations.

"Two Spirits, One Heart is honest and impactful, and I am immensely grateful to both Marsha and Aiden for sharing their personal journey with everyone.As Executive Director of PFLAG National—an organization focused on the journey of parents and families of LGBTQ+ people—I’m moved by Marsha's passion to make this world a better place for all people, and by her unwavering love for her trans child.”

—Brian K. Bond, Executive Director. PFLAG National

"Marsha and Aiden have written a must-read book that has helped generate conversations around inclusion and the importance of support and allyship in the LGBTQ+ space. We would highly recommend providing copies for employees, especially for those active within Employee Resource Groups, as we have received endless positive feedback.”

—Emma Hamm & Joseph Pawlicki,Co-Heads of Out+Ally ERG at Subaru of America, Inc.