Initial impressions

I decided that chapter six would be a good time to take a moment and reflect on "As Nature Made Him." This story is truly as captivating as it is tragic. I really felt for David's parents, the dilemma they faced was immense. No matter what decision they made David was going to eventually going to have to face the hard hand he was dealt. This was further complicated by a doctor who's "expert" advice was corrupted by egotistical aspirations to promote his gender theories. Looking back after so many years it is incredible how a vindictive, and insane man like Dr. Money could possibly be considered the highest authority on sex research in the world. It really makes you cynical about the medical community when a respected man from both Harvard and Johns Hopkins was responsible for a sex change caused not only tremendous suffering, but also actively participated in sexually and emotionally abusing David and his brother throughout their childhood. I find the fact he was taken seriously worthy of its own story which I'm sure would be quite fascinating.