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Unprotected

A Memoir

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Written by: Billy Porter
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“This is not a coming-out story. It’s not a down-low story either. I never could have passed for straight, even if I’d wanted to, and so I never had the dubious luxury of living a lie.”

From the incomparable Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner, a powerful and revealing autobiography about race, sexuality, art, and healing

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 Emmy-winning performance in the celebrated TV show Pose; before he was the groundbreaking Tony and Grammy Award-winning star of Broadway’s Kinky Boots; 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 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. Porter came of age in a world where simply being himself was a constant struggle.

Billy Porter’s Unprotected is the life story of a singular artist and survivor in his own words. It is the story 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 amid 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 Unprotected is a resonant, inspirational story of trauma and healing, shot through with his singular voice.

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Courage, Strength, Tenacity

I first saw Billy Porter on a television interview/talk show program. I was so taken by his personality and ability to speak his truth that I became an instant fan. I watched "Pose" and "Cinderella" and his performances were amazing and then I decided to purchase his book to hear his story. I truly admire his strength and fortitude which is necessary to achieve success. I am not a memer of the LGBTQ... community but to me that makes no difference. Billy Porter is an amazing human and a role model for anyone who wants to achieve their dreams and beyond. I enjoyed his book entirely.
Thank you Billy for all that you are. Truly amazing

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everything

thisbwa superb ans I will listen to it again itbwa thar good ans see what pieces I missed

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Touched my Heart

I think what made this book so powerful was hearing it in Billy’s voice.
To hear the emotion in his experiences was captivating. I admire your courage so much Billy Porter.
Living one’s truth is the only way to really live.

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Straight from the heart.

Straight from the heart. Billy’s book is well worth the time. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. What a gift he is!

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Everyone is Connected

My trauma seen somehow. I cried. In public. These words breathe in my brain now.

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Thank You, Motha!!!

House. Down. Boots.

Motha came to slay and slay she did, biiiitch.

Written and read with reflection, conviction and endless intent to spread love, peace and JOY to anyone who dares to read/listen.

Completed in less then 24hrs, Motha came to me at the exact time I needed her most.

Thank you for surviving. Thank you for being brave enough to share your journey with the masses. Thank you for your gifts, your strength and your undeniable, un-dimmable LIGHT

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

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fabulous

Billy Porter did a really good job at narrated and his story was fantastic. I loved it

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Loved it!

L’histoire de la vie de Billy est une grande inspiration! J’ai adoré ce livre audio! Je recommande à 100%!

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Excellent!

What an amazing story he has. Rising above all the trauma he faced as a child, and, girrrrrl, did he bring it!! Love him, love the book!!

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Well Work!

From a White Canadian-Acadian heterosexual mature woman, I looove yooooou Billy Porter!!!!.
Listening to this book with the authenticity of your voice made me want more, so here I go to binge watching Billy Porter’s repertoire and listening to your beautiful voice in song.

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

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