This is an emotional autobiography which tells the story of a young Quebecois boy who grew up in a small, provincial town and felt profoundly uncomfortably in his own skin. He suffers greatly during his childhood years with feelings of alienation and loneliness. Eventually he moves away to find a new life and try to discover who he really is. The discovery is beautiful and painful.

This is a poetic and intimate piece of writing. I felt as if I was reading Boulianne-Tremblay's journal at times. The revelations were raw and personal. There is no doubt that Boulianne-Tremblay is a poet at heart when you can randomly open the book and find a sentence like this: "We breathe like a boat eating the waves". We feel her emotional pain, and the rejection from her family and lovers who all want something different from her. Blessedly, there is finally the salvation of self-love and acceptance.

It isn't an easy read, but I am glad she shared her journey.