An NPR Best Book of 2020 • An O, The Oprah Magazine Best LGBTQ Book of 2020 • An Electric Literature Favorite Nonfiction Book of 2020 • A Brooklyn Rail Favorite Book of 2020 • A Largehearted Boy Favorite Nonfiction Book of 2020 • A 2020 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Humor • One of Lambda Literary's "Most Anticipated LGBTQ Books of August 2020" • One of BuzzFeed's "15 Books From Smaller Presses You Won't Be Able to Put Down" • A Shondaland 15 Hot Books for Summer
In this unique and hilarious debut memoir, writer and comedian Greg Mania chronicles life as a "pariah prodigy." From inadvertently coming out to his Polish immigrant parents, to immersing himself in the world of New York City nightlife, and finding himself and his voice in comedy. Born to Be Public is a vulnerable and poignant exploration of identity (and the rediscovery of it), mental health, sex and relationships, all while pursuing a passion with victories and tragicomic blunders. At once raw and relatable, Mania's one-of-a-kind voice will make you shed tears from laughter and find its way into your heart.
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