“Students, staff and faculty alike are putting Made in God's Image to work! From academic pursuits to personal exploration or to better understand a co-worker, this booklet offers a path toward deeper understanding and compassion.”
–Lis Maurer, Director
LGBT Outreach Center, Ithaca College
“I recommend Ann Thompson Cook's new booklet. It is beautifully written and presented and perfect for groups that are just starting to look at gender issues.”
–Mary Boenke, Founder
Transgender Network, Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
“Buy this pamphlet and give it to your study group, your pastor, your friends and start talking knowledgeably about gender diversity. Move beyond rigid stereotypes of male and female, masculine and feminine, and meet people who expand the image of the divine.”
–WATERwheel 2003
Newsletter of the Women’s alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual
“This book is an incredible contribution to the life of the churches of all denominations as we deal with these difficult issues of inclusion and acceptance that you have made so much clearer to us.”
–Rev. Nancy Webb
Foundry United Methodist Church
“With grace and compassion, with wisdom and understanding, Ann Thompson Cook opens your mind and heart as she presents the contemporary issues of sexual and gender diversity. One cannot help but feel that Ann is inspired with a special gift directed to helping others to understand these complex issues of our times.”
–Alison Laing, Founder and Past President
International Foundation for Gender Education
“This booklet is an invaluable resource for a journey of discovery and appreciation of the complexity of humankind. Ann Thompson Cook encourages more than just the understanding of differences in gender experience and expression; she shows us that the intricate beauty of the human tapestry would be immeasurably diminished if this diversity did not exist. Through clear definitions of complex terminology and illuminating quotes from transgender people, she challenges assumptions and nurtures awareness. Made in God’s Image is a unique publication that will help faith communities reach out with loving respect to all.”
–Joan Mogul Garrity
Garrity Health Consulting & Training
“Ann Thompson Cook writes not only from her considerable knowledge, but also from her heart. Made in God’s Image is an exceptional resource for people of faith who want to open their own hearts to a wider discussion of gender issues.”
–The Reverend Erin K. Swenson
Southern Association for Gender Education
“Through her writing, Ann Thompson Cook takes the edge off controversial subjects in a way that helps people of good will to learn and grow. Her publications have staying power because of her ability to translate difficult subjects into language that transforms information and changes hearts.”
–Jerry Newberry, Executive Director
National Education Association, Health Information Network
“Although most intersexed and transgendered adults grew up in strong religious homes, many of us have felt forced from those communities because we never fit into acceptable roles. We know God understands us, it’s just his followers that need a bit of help. Some of them are so threatened by differences that they seem to forget ‘love the neighbor’ unless that neighbor is just like them. Made In God’s Image is an incredible step in the right direction in helping to educate about gender variance.”
–Janet Green, Executive Director
Bodies Like Ours
