Elliot Page "Pageboy" book overview (duck matter podcast)

Elliot Page's memoir, Pageboy, recounts their journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of childhood experiences, struggles with gender identity, and relationships. The excerpts detail formative moments in Virginia, the author's grappling with societal expectations, and the impact of coming out as gay and later as transgender. The narrative also highlights significant relationships, including those marked by both joy and heartbreak, and the importance of chosen family. Finally, the text emphasizes the author's ongoing process of self-acceptance and the transformative power of embracing their authentic self.