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RELEASE DATE - 28 OCTOBER 2021
From the incomparable Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner, a powerful and revealing autobiography about race, sexuality, and art
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 and giving an iconic performance in the celebrated TV showPose; before he was the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway’sKinky Boots; and before he was an acclaimed recording artist, actor, playwright, and all-around diva, Porter was a young boy who didn’t fit in.
At five years old he was sent to therapy to fix his effeminacy. He was endlessly bullied at school, sexually abused by his stepfather, and came of age in a world where simply being himself was a constant struggle.
Unprotectedis the story of a singular artist in his own words. It is the story of a boy whose talent, courage, and desperate determination led him through countless hard times to where he is now; an icon whose refusal to back down in the face of adversity has made him an inspiration to millions.
Porter is a multitalented, multifaceted treasure at the top of his game. A soaring, resonant story full of new revelations and shot through with his stunning wit,Unprotectedwill entertain and inspire.
"Angels show us the way through even the darkest tunnels. In this heartbreaking and hilarious tell-ALL, Billy lights a torch so bright he can save us all!"
Renée Elise Goldsberry
"At once harrowing and triumphant, relevant and necessary,Unprotectedtakes us on a journey of using art to heal trauma. What a magical journey to behold, and one that cracks open the space for others to heal too."
Ryan Murphy
"Bold, hilarious, honest, and singular. Words once assigned to Billy as an entertainer will now be attributed to him as a writer.Unprotectedis a record of survival, commitment to authenticity, and healing; a road map out of hell."
Leslie Odom, Jr.
"Collaborating with Billy has been one of the greatest joys of my career. Billy embodies everything a true artist really is. His passion for being his authentic self is something most should aspire to. Just to experience his presence is an absolute honour. He is a real class act, and I'm lucky to be able to create for such an iconic and empowering person."
Christian Siriano
"I have had the honour of knowing Billy since I was eighteen and just arriving at our mutual alma mater, CMU, where he walked into our classroom and showed enough strength and charisma to fill ten Radio City Music Halls.Unprotectedis an opportunity for everyone to feel the same inspiration, love, awe, and explosiveness that I felt."
Josh Gad
"There is only one Billy Porter. He is blazing a trail where none existed. Whether you noticed the brilliant blaze early (for me, it was his brilliant 2005 live album,At the Corner of Broadway and Soul) or his transcendent portrayal of Lola inKinky Bootsor the unforgettable Pray Tell onPose, once you see the light, there's no going back. And it turns out his voice rings just as true on the page as it does on the stage. How lucky we are to witness it in our time."--Lin-Manuel Miranda
| Author | Billy Porter |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9781419746192 |
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