Unprotected: a memoir
(Book)
It's easy to be yourself when who and what you are is in vogue. But growing up Black and gay in America has never been easy. Before Billy Porter was slaying red carpets, winning an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy, and before he was an acclaimed recording artist, actor, playwright, director, and all-around legend, Porter was a young boy in Pittsburgh who was seen as different, who didnt 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. Porter came of age in a world where simply being himself was a constant struggle. This is the life story of a singular artist and survivor, of a boy whose talent and courage opened doors for him, but only a crack. It is the story of a teenager discovering himself, learning his voice and his craft amidst deep trauma. And it is the story of a young man whose unbreakable determination led him through countless hard times to where he is now; a proud icon who refuses to back down or hide. Porter is a multitalented, multifaceted treasure at the top of his game, and this is his resonant, inspirational story of trauma and healing, shot through with his singular voice.
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Porter, B. (2021). Unprotected: a memoir. New York, Abrams Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Porter, Billy. 2021. Unprotected: A Memoir. New York, Abrams Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Porter, Billy, Unprotected: A Memoir. New York, Abrams Press, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Porter, Billy. Unprotected: A Memoir. New York, Abrams Press, 2021.
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