Pageboy

A Memoir

De: Elliot Page

Narrado por: Elliot Page

This program is read by the author.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Long-listed, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, 2023

Long-listed, New York Times Book Review Notable Books of the Year, 2023

Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year 2023

"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

"Actor Elliot Page, who starred in the movie JUNO, gives an emotional, intimate performance of his gorgeous memoir... He narrates these memories with an openness that will make listeners feel like they're right there with him. It's the quiet rawness of his voice that makes this audiobook so moving. This performance hardly feels like a performance at all. If you listen to one celebrity memoir this year, make it this one."—AudioFile

"...the longer you listen the less chronology matters to the overall portrait that emerges: of a lifelong fighter who still, thanks to stubborn prejudices and reactionary policy decisions, has much to fight for."—The New York Times

NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by Salon, The Week, Elle, Bustle, and more.

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, Oscar-nominated star 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. A previously unfathomable experience. 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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2023 Elliot Page (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Powerful, moving, deeply honest

This was an amazing “coming of age” type book, though in this case, the author is coming into his true self. It was a harrowing journey, and some of the events related were very hard to listen to. So much pain, so much raw emotion. But it was clear that Elliot struggled with who he was and the disconnect with what his body looked like. And the lack of support or outright hostility he received was gut-wrenching. I’m so very grateful to all of his friends who DID support him and help him finally become his true self!

I did sometimes get confused in the timeline, as he jumped around a lot and it wasn’t always clear what time period he was describing. And I would have loved to know more about his journey in transitioning, especially things like how he chose his name, and what it was like on the set of Umbrella Academy when he arrived as a man. (I have understood that he has received nothing but support from the studio and company, which is great!) It just would have been good to relive some of his joy, after 27 chapters of mostly pain. Still, I highly recommend this book!!

CW: Prospective listeners should know that there are sexual assault, drug use, self harm, and extreme homophobia scenes in the book. It’s not always an easy listen. But so worth it!!

Sageboy

A wonderful becoming story that will save lives. Though it’s one person’s perspective, the themes for queer people everywhere are the same- Be brave to truly live so that one day trans and queer/trans folks won’t have to be brave. They can Just , be.

Really excellent

Loved the non-linear structure (trans time as he calls it - getting closer to the revelation, then further away and close again) and learned a lot from his wisdom. Funny at times, but mostly wrenching and thoughtful. The performance too is very Page - his anxiety and rawness coming through.

Elliot Page you are a hero. 🏳️‍🌈

This work is beautiful for all folks, and he speaks so eloquently to the importance of community and love in coming out again and again. Elliot is also an absolutely brilliant writer who’s narrative style is varied and beautifully descriptive. From one queer - this book spoke to my soul. Thank you Elliot Page for having the courage to share your whole truth.

Well Done!

We are all on journeys. I’m fortunate for this intersection. The epilogue had me in tears.

Thank you, Elliot!!

My (adult) trans son came out to me in a brief text- not because we didn’t have a good relationship but because the internal struggle was too much for him to say anything more. I understood him so I understood that. I have only ever supported him, where he was at, with all the love in my heart.
He doesn’t like to talk about emotional things. He doesn’t like having feelings at all, actually. He knows I am here for him and always will be in case he ever feels able to share more.

Listening to Pageboy gave me tremendous insight into some of the feelings and thoughts that, I believe, are similar to what Elliot wrote about, but that my son couldn’t share with me.

Thank you, Elliot. Your voice, your affect, your intelligence, and your sense of humor remind me so much of my amazing son. I am so glad your mom and you are close to each other, but please know I am sending you so many healing mom hugs from Seattle.

Elliot- like my son, you are incredibly brave and I am glad you are able to live a life that allows you to be who you truly are.
Again, thank you!

Deep and Insightful

I’ve always loved Elliot Page since I saw him in Juno. The brutal honesty the insightfulness, and the beauty were absolutely a gift to listen to and gain perspective.

Amazingly Thought Proving

As an actor you excel. As an author you provide a glimpse of all the emotions no on can ever ima
fine unless walking in your shoes. You are a to be commended for sharing your sensitive, intimate story and helping thousands of trans people and their families, friends and loved ones. You really are a hero in paving the way for so many. also helping to educate so many who just won't listen. Bless you!

Heartbreaking and beautiful

So hard to understand how much pain he was in for so long, but this book is so important.

Graphic in the way it needed to be.

From the place of wanting to be an ally you Elliot have painted a picture I truly appreciate. My friend Jessie was too transformed when she was finally able to be who she had always been. much love.