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Pageboy
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Elliot Page
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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Full of intimate stories, from chasing down secret love affairs to battling body image and struggling with familial strife, Pageboy is a love letter to the power of being seen. With this evocative and lyrical debut, Elliot Page captures the universal human experience of searching for ourselves and our place in this complicated world.
'Can I kiss you?' It was two months before the world premiere of Juno, and Elliot Page was in his first ever queer bar. The hot summer air hung heavy around him as he looked at her. And then it happened. In front of everyone. The unthinkable. Here he was on the precipice of discovering himself as a queer person, as a trans person. Getting closer to his desires, his dreams, himself, without the repression he'd carried for so long. But for Elliot, two steps forward had always come with one step back.
With Juno's massive success, Elliot became one of the world's most beloved actors. His dreams were coming true, but the pressure to perform suffocated him. He was forced to play the part of the glossy young starlet, a role that made his skin crawl, on and off set. The career that had been an escape out of his reality and into a world of imagination was suddenly a nightmare. As he navigated criticism and abuse from some of the most powerful people in Hollywood, a past that snapped at his heels and a society dead set on forcing him into a binary, Elliot often stayed silent, unsure of what to do. Until enough was enough.
The Oscar-nominated star who captivated the world with his performance in Juno finally shares his story in a groundbreaking and inspiring memoir about love, family, fame - and stepping into who we truly are with strength, joy and connection.
Featured article: Elliot Page on writing his groundbreaking memoir
Elliot Page is an Academy Award-nominated actor, a producer and a director who currently stars in the hit series The Umbrella Academy. We asked Elliot, what inspited him to write Pageboy and how has it impacted his life...
Critic reviews
'The emergence of our true selves is all of our life's work. Pageboy helps chart the course.' Jamie Lee Curtis
'Searing, deeply moving, and incredibly poignant... This isn't simply a book on what it means to be trans, it's about what it means to be human.' Alok Vaid-Menon
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- Dea
- 21-06-23
Outstanding
I was engrossed by this book. The story telling was perfectly paced. I cried, laughed, yelled and smiled throughout. It was relatable and informative in so many different ways. I'm grateful to have experience this amazing piece of work. Elliot has done an amazing job being vulnerable and helping/inspiring so many readers, including me to be their authentic self.
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- Liz
- 18-07-23
Amazing
Truly a wonderful read. Thank you for your openness, vulnerability and most of all for sharing your story.
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- Act88
- 16-06-23
Great memoir
Really enjoyed this, I would absolutely recomend to anyone and everyone, especially those from an older demographic
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- Leanne Powell
- 11-03-24
A truly wonderful listen.
This book was amazing. Elliot opens up about his life and experiences and it was a true privilege to listen to him talk about his journey of self acceptance and love.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-06-23
beautiful
Beautifully written, and openly honest. Elliot Page’s story was one I couldn’t wait to read, thank you for sharing :•)
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-06-23
Honest and moving
Apart from being a great actor and a brave person, Elliot sure can write. This was really insightful.
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- E. Mulliner
- 02-07-23
Superb
A voice that all should listen to. This is honest, raw and beautiful. Very, very human and inspirational. Thank you, Eliot.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-10-23
Everyone must read/listen to this
A beautiful told story of the journey of Elliot page, I feel I know him after listening to this. I feel proud of Elliot. A must read.
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- Ms K
- 10-03-24
Emotional Narrative Of A Difficult Life
Wasn’t sure what to expect, but my heart goes out to him. To survive so strong after such difficult journey through life. What resilience.
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- R. Macleod
- 13-07-23
searingly raw and honest, I devoured this book
I wish anyone who didn't understand what it is to be trans could read/listen to this book. I wish all parents of trans kids would read this book so they can better understand the trans experience. Beyond elliot's trans journey this is a brutally honest account of growing up feeling unhappy and uncomfortable in your own skin which I think almost everyone can relate to. A wonderful book
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