Out of the ordinary
Out of the ordinaryCameron Partridge, Jacob Lau, Michael Dillon, Susan Stryker
Characters in Out of the ordinary
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Michael Dillon
The author and central figure of the memoir, detailing his pioneering transition from female to male and his spiritual journey.
Lobzang Jivaka
The Buddhist monastic novice identity adopted by Michael Dillon, reflecting his religious conversion and ordination.
Supporting characters
Sir Harold Gillies
A pioneering plastic surgeon who performed Michael Dillon's surgical transition.
George Gurdjieff
A spiritual teacher whose esoteric system influenced Michael Dillon's spiritual journey.
Peter Ouspensky
A philosopher and teacher associated with George Gurdjieff, whose teachings also influenced Michael Dillon.