Manboobs : A Memoir of Musicals, Visas, Hope, and Cake.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aijazuddin, Komail.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homosexuality.

Cultural awareness.

Aijazuddin, Komail, 1984-.

Aijazuddin, Komail.

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Abrams, Inc., 2024.

Summary:

Komail Aijazuddin's memoir explores his experiences growing up as a gay boy in Pakistan and his love for American musical theatre, particularly 'A Chorus Line.' Through humorous and poignant storytelling, he reflects on themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the universal search for acceptance. Aijazuddin navigates his formative years with wit, using popular culture as a lens to examine societal norms and personal struggles. The book is intended for readers interested in LGBTQIA+ narratives, cultural identity, and the intersection of Eastern and Western influences. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Author’s Note

Prologue

Chapter 1: Singular Sensation

Chapter 2: A Cock, in a Frock, on a Rock

Chapter 3: Gurl . . .

Chapter 4: You’re Just a Virgin Who Can’t Drive

Chapter 5: For God’s Sake

Chapter 6: Monsoon Wedding

Chapter 7: She Doesn’t Even Go Here!

Chapter 8: Oh . . . Canada?

Chapter 9: Freedom Fries

Chapter 10: Florals for Spring

Chapter 11: A Fast by the Furious

Chapter 12: Good Mourning

Chapter 13: Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Chapter 14: Now a Warning?!

Chapter 15: Return to Oz

Chapter 16: Hello, Gorgeous!

Chapter 17: Going on Eighteen . . .

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Back Cover Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9798887072937