Step into Jesse's captivating journey, a story of a free-spirited young soul teetering on the brink of school expulsion due to his rebellious ways. But Jesse's indomitable mother refuses to yield; she's hatching a plan that's about to sweep Jesse into an unexpected whirlwind. Jesse's world undergoes a seismic shift when his determined mother enlists the help of a trusted friend. Together, they set in motion a transformation that will rewrite Jesse's life script. The adventurous spirit embarks on a voyage of self-discovery and growth, but this time, it's through the lens of a different identity – as a girl. In the midst of unforeseen twists and profoundly moving moments, Jesse is about to experience life from an entirely new perspective – that of the opposite gender. As Jesse embraces this bold and transformative chapter, life imparts its most profound lessons. This rollercoaster of emotions isn't just about change; it's a testament to the enduring magic of love, the strength of friendship, and the sheer power to turn one's life around. Prepare to accompany Jesse on this life-altering adventure of self-improvement, understanding, and unwavering acceptance. This novel is an exhilarating journey, carrying you from turmoil to triumph as Jesse emerges as a beacon of hope for the future. So, dive into the story, absorb the profound emotions, and emerge on the other side with a renewed perspective on life.
Jesse is a major trouble maker at school. Girls have complained about him and he's very close to being expelled. His behavior, though, is defiant. His father, by the way, is in prison.
His mother and grandmother show up at the school. The grandmother says she's found an attitude adjustment program for boys like Jesse and she's going to put it into action.
This involves listening to CDs while asleep, their purpose to soften and feminize him. He's also given female hormone pills. His body hair is gotten rid of.
Jason is a friend of his. Jesse's body starts to change although, due to the CDs, he is downplaying the changes or explaining them away.
Here's one thing not dealt with. As Jesse's body and behavior start to change it would seem logical that he would be subject to major bullying at school yet this is not brought up at all.
Ashely is a supportive girl he knows and they go to the mall together. By this time Jesse is wearing female clothes full time.
The story continues in three more volumes in the series.
It's a radical solution to Jesse's problems and one he's not privy to at all. The question arises at what point is something like this an acceptable change in order to control bad behavior especially without the subject (Jesse) agreeing or even knowing just what is happening.
If you can overlook the spelling errors, the missing words, and the bad grammar, you can enjoy the story. I can accept the physical changes as that is the result of the hormone pill he was taking. But I didn't care for the bimbofication. I suppose it could have been necessary to explain his acceptance of his feminization. I find it difficult to believe that changing genders changes sexual orientation. I see it often in transgender stories. I'd be willing to add an extra star if the errors were fixed and the book updated.
Stolen. Barring minor changes, this is a verbatim copy of 'The Softening of Jesse' by AshleyTS, still freely available on the Fictionmania and Big Closet sites. Don't buy this book: don't give money to thieves.