Straight Acting by Will Tosh
Straight Acting by Will Tosh is a deeply personal and brilliantly researched exploration of what it means to grow up queer in a world built around heterosexual masculinity. Blending memoir, queer history, and cultural analysis, Tosh traces his own journey alongside stories of queer men across centuries from Shakespeare’s stage to school changing rooms.
With tenderness and sharp wit, he confronts the pressures of “passing,” internalised shame, and the painful (yet often comic) performance of trying to be “straight enough.” Straight Acting is a liberating call to authenticity, empathy, and self-acceptance.
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Perfect for readers of The Queer Art of Failure, Bad Gays, and A Dutiful Boy, this is both a moving coming-of-age story and a vital queer cultural study.
Why Straight Acting is a Must-Read:
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Blends Memoir & History: Queer lives from Tudor times to today.
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Honest & Insightful: A personal look at masculinity and belonging.
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Smart & Accessible: Academic but intimate, serious yet witty.
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Timely & Relatable: Speaks to anyone who’s ever felt the need to "fit in."
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"I wasn’t pretending to be straight I was pretending to be safe."
Translation (Sinhala):
"මම සෘජුවෙම වෙන්න හට ගැනීමට උත්සාහ කරේ නෑ මම ආරක්ෂිත වීමට උත්සාහ කළා."
Translation (Tamil):
"நான் நேராக இருக்க சாகசிக்கவில்லை நான் பாதுகாப்பாக இருக்க முயற்சித்தேன்."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
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