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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"An intimate look at the making of a man, an actor, an advocate—and most importantly—a happy human being. A wonderful book that is funny, honest, fearless, and generous in its vulnerability." —Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain
There is absolutely no logical reason why I am here. The life trajectory my nationality and class and circumstances portended for
...Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
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...
7) Dakota days
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[1983]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 260 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : portraits ; 22 cm
Language
English
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