Pageboy: A Memoir

Let me just exist with you, happier than ever.

I've been looking forward to Elliot Page's autobiography for a while. Not only are transition experiences always interesting to read, I also was really curious how that might affect the life and career of an actor. This book gave a really good insight not only into Elliot's private life but also what parts his acting roles played in this journey. It was actually a bit surprising to me to read which movie productions were the ones to empower and motivate him.

Elliot tells his stories unchronologically, jumping through childhood, adolescence, and adult life, looking at family dynamics, love life, and Hollywood career. It makes for an engaging whole not only because of the personal insight into this man's journey of self-acceptance and gender expression, but also with the added bonus of background stories and interactions with other industry stars.

Read this book and then have a double-feature of Whip It and E.T..