As David Nunley returns from Army duty in Viet Nam, he jumps pell-mell into anti-war demonstrations, photographing for underground newspapers, and spiritual pursuits -- all the while crossdressing in secret. He gradually opens up to the allure of crossing over into the feminine world, and enjoys the sexual and psychic thrills of becoming "Natalie" in the company of others.
Against the background of a distant and disapproving father, he traverses relationships with women until one grabs him by his panties. This is a novel which pays close attention to the realities of crossdressing.