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Elliot Page's memoir, "Pageboy," offers a captivating and honest look at the struggles that shaped him. He doesn't shy away from the dark realities of navigating his queer/trans identities in Hollywood and beyond. The raw openness about topics like depression, assault, sexual elements, and body dysmorphia sheds light on the challenges he faced during his rise to fame. This is reflected in the book's structure, jumping between past and present, which can sometimes be disorienting.
While the focus leans heavily on the period before he came out, "Pageboy" compellingly portrays the constant vigilance required for a trans person in everyday life. Page effectively details the microaggressions he faces in work environments, relationships, and even clothing choices. The glimpses of his support system and the importance of therapy offer a glimmer of hope. Perhaps a future memoir could delve deeper into this new chapter of his life, but "Pageboy" is a powerful reminder of the complexities of being queer/trans and the importance of chosen family and support.
While the focus leans heavily on the period before he came out, "Pageboy" compellingly portrays the constant vigilance required for a trans person in everyday life. Page effectively details the microaggressions he faces in work environments, relationships, and even clothing choices. The glimpses of his support system and the importance of therapy offer a glimmer of hope. Perhaps a future memoir could delve deeper into this new chapter of his life, but "Pageboy" is a powerful reminder of the complexities of being queer/trans and the importance of chosen family and support.