Bibliograph

Unprotected, a memoir, Billy Porter

Type

Label

Unprotected, a memoir, Billy Porter

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Unprotected

Oclc number

1262794225

Responsibility statement

Billy Porter

Sub title

a memoir

Summary

Growing up Black and gay in America has never been easy. Before Porter was winning Emmys, Tonys and Grammys, he was a boy in Pittsburgh who was seen as different, who didn't fit in. At five years old Porter was sent to therapy to 'fix' his effeminacy; he was endlessly bullied at school, sexually abused by his stepfather, and criticized at his church. This is his story: of a boy whose talent and courage opened doors for him, but only a crack. Of a teenager discovering himself, learning his voice and his craft amidst deep trauma. And of how determination led him through countless hard times to where he is now; a proud icon who refuses to back down or hide. -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

adult

Classification