Becoming a Man: The Story of a Transition

In this memoir, P. Carl reflects on his transition to becoming a man after 50 years of living as a girl and queer woman. Becoming a Man: The Story of a Transition (Simon & Schuster) follows P. Carl’s personal journey as his relationships change and grow while the cultural tinderbox of America in the age of Trump smolders in the background.

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PAW's October 2026 cover, featuring a photo of a loaf of challah bread and the headline "The Braids That Bind."
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October 2026

Holding on to Jewish life; Katy Anderson Keating ’08’s career in wine; Hollywood loves Princeton.