Structure

The main body of the book is structured in four parts. The content of each part relates to a particular aspect of the author’s experience growing up both Black [sic] and queer [sic]. Each part has its own title, and is identified as an “act,” in the same way a play would be. Act 1 is titled “A Different Kid,” and focuses on the author’s childhood, while Act 2 is titled “Family,” and focuses on the author’s relationships with different members of his family. Act 3 is titled “Teenagers,” and focuses on the author’s later years in middle school and high school, while Act 4 is titled “Friends,” and focuses on the author’s time at university.

Within each act there are several chapters, or sections. There are six chapters in Act 1, and six sections in Act 2. Four of those sections are identified as chapters, while two...