📚 3 Books mentioned in "Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling to live life”" of On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Podcast: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Episode: Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling to live life”
Published on October 23, 2023
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Our Wives under the Sea
Buy Our Wives under the Sea by Julia Armfield on Amazon
I've been reading more novels lately; both of Octavia Butler's books are novels, but also, Our Wide Under the Sea was tremendous, and Brandon Taylor's new novel—I’m trying to remember if it's called The Last Americans—I might be getting the name wrong.
The guest discusses their recent reading habits, mentioning that they have been exploring more novels, including specific titles such as 'Our Wives Under the Sea' by Julia Armfield, which they highly praise.
Parable of the Talents
Buy Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler on Amazon
Oh, I've been reading Octavia Butler, and I’m embarrassed to say I hadn't read her before.
The guest shares that they have recently started reading Octavia Butler’s works and admits feeling embarrassed for not having explored her writing earlier.
The Mill on the Floss
Buy The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot on Amazon
Yeah, well today we're talking about your incredible new memoir.
The podcast host, Jay Shetty, introduces the conversation by mentioning Elliot Page's new memoir, 'Page Boy', setting the stage for a discussion about the book.
For anyone who hasn't already read this book, I highly recommend that you go and grab it.
In the podcast, Jay Shetty encourages listeners to read Elliot Page's book, directly endorsing it during the conversation.
We're going to put a link in the caption so that you can order it right now, Page Boy.
The host mentions the title of Elliot Page's memoir, 'Page Boy,' and encourages listeners to follow a link in the caption to order it.
Elliot, as I read through the book, I felt very grateful that someone was letting us in on such an intimate part of their life and doing it in such a graceful and thoughtful way.
During the podcast, Jay Shetty shares his thoughts on reading Elliot Page's book, expressing gratitude for the intimate sharing of Page's life experiences in a graceful and thoughtful manner.
Personally, I enjoy nonlinear books where different themes, topics, and emotions can collide; it's inherently exciting to me.
In this segment, the podcast host shares his appreciation for nonlinear books, highlighting that he finds excitement in how different themes and emotions interweave, a reference he connects to Elliot Page's memoir, 'Page Boy'.
One part that felt very journal-like in your book was at the end where you describe being at the show with Mark and having a moment of self-love that you wanted to hold onto.
During the conversation, the host highlights a section from the guest's memoir, 'Page Boy,' noting its journal-like aspect and a significant moment of self-love described in the book.
That felt very diary-like; I thought it was unique and I wanted to know why you chose to end the book at 16 years old.
In a discussion with the guest, the podcast host references 'the book' to inquire about the decision to conclude the memoir at the age of 16, emphasizing the personal and diary-like elements of the narrative.
Again, we talked about the nonlinear structure, but specifically to end on that note after going through your journey back and forth—what was it that you wanted to convey by ending there?
During the podcast, the host refers to a 'book' while discussing the nonlinear structure of the narrative, particularly highlighting the intent behind the way the book concludes.
Well, I felt like I sort of began the book at this time that was also involved with Mark, during a period of feeling more self-love and feeling closer to myself, falling in love with my first girlfriend, Paula.
The guest reflects on the beginning of his memoir, discussing the context of self-love and personal experiences that shaped his narrative.
I feel like I’ve been moved by you sharing your experience so thoughtfully and intimately in your book, but also getting the opportunity to sit with you today.
The host expresses how touched they have been by Elliot Page's memoir, referring to it as 'your book', and acknowledges the meaningful experience of conversing with him.