50 pages • 1 hour read
Elliot PagePageboy: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page, chronicles his journey of self-discovery as a transgender man, detailing his upbringing, career, relationships, and experiences in Hollywood. Through a nonlinear narrative, Page discusses his struggles with gender dysphoria, coming out, and finding acceptance. Sensitive topics including self-harm, disordered eating, and anti-LGBTQ violence are addressed in the book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Elliot Page's Pageboy: A Memoir offers a deeply personal exploration of his journey, resonating with readers for its candidness and emotional depth. Positively received for its raw honesty and introspection, some found the narrative occasionally uneven. Overall, it's a compelling and important read for fans and newcomers alike.
Who Should Read Pageboy: A Memoir?
A reader who would enjoy Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page is likely drawn to compelling personal stories of self-discovery and resilience, particularly those involving LGBTQ+ themes. Fans of Untamed by Glennon Doyle and Becoming by Michelle Obama will appreciate the candid, heartfelt narrative and exploration of identity.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
LGBTQ
Self Discovery
Identity: Gender
Identity: Sexuality