Supergay! - by Frankie Grande (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An honest, gripping, and vulnerable memoir from Frankie Grande that connects his personal journey with the classic tropes of a superhero comic, reframing his traumas as origin stories and his deepest, darkest secrets as superpowers strong enough to change the world.

Frankie Grande never quite seemed to fit in. In fact, he spent most of his life feeling terminally unique, like his uniqueness was a festering issue that would never be understood or resolved. But the day he picked up his first fantasy novel, everything changed. As a kid, Frankie didn't know yet that he was gay, but he knew something deep inside of him was different...and powerful.

As he dove deeper into the worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, and comics, he learned that the heroes of these stories were just like him. They were outcasts with deep, dark secrets and a desire to change the world. And eventually, Frankie learned that he had a superpower too--it's just not one you usually see in the movies.

In this candid and uplifting memoir, Frankie shares his life through the lens of superhero canon, reframing the traumas he's experienced as origin stories and sources of strength, and discovering how being different is essential for any superhero. Frankie's story is a beacon of hope for people struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, and issues of identity, and his memoir shows us how we can all harness our own superpowers.