by Elliot Page

A Nonfiction, 2023 by Flatiron, 271 Pages 

What I Didn’t Like:

• Content warning: homophobic behavior, rape, consensual sex, crude language, abuse, self harm, suicidal thoughts 
• Nonlinear timeline. The jumps make it hard to get a read on how things relate. It can be a bit hard to get a grasp on the continuous story.
• There’s a lot of focus here on previous relationships and sex. If that’s not your thing, call this an additional content warning.

What I Did Like:

• Raw and real. Elliot opens up about everything in his past and is honest about how that felt or what that meant to him. 
• There is a moment where Elliot acknowledges his privilege as it relates to being able to access and afford certain things. That’s refreshing to read. 
• Protecting identities. Elliot makes it a point to avoid giving names of people he interacted with who may be offended or hurt by the stories. I’ve never been a big fan of name and shame memoirs so I appreciated this.

Who Should Read This One:

• Obviously, fans of Elliot Page. The audiobook is narrated by the author so I recommend that version!
• Anyone with questions about gender, sexuality, or the mindset of trans individuals. Elliot is raw and real here, providing a great opportunity for understanding.

My Rating: 3 Stars