Tommy Dorfman - Maybe This Will Save Me

2025, English, Tommy Dorfman, USA,

Full title: "Maybe This Will Save Me: A Memoir of Art, Addiction and Transformation" by Tommy Dorfman.

"From filmmaker, writer, producer and actor Tommy Dorfman—currently starring in Broadway's Romeo + Juliet—comes a beautifully written, bracingly original memoir, structured through the profound revelations of a single tarot card reading, chronicling her troubled teen years, the highs and lows of her creative career, and her journey to self-acceptance On a hot summer day, twenty-eight-year-old Tommy Dorfman was enjoying a beautiful outing on a boat. But inside she felt unmoored.

 

After a lifetime of confusion, she’d finally gained clarity around her gender and had begun to transition. But there were still parts of herself she’d locked away, elements of her story that she needed, for the first time, to fully confront. She sought guidance in a tarot deck, using it as a tool to make sense of her life up until that point. Maybe This Will Save Me, Dorfman’s spellbinding debut memoir, is structured through the cards of that tarot pull. The youngest of five children, she grappled with her own identity from an early age and spent her teenage years numbed by drugs and alcohol. At the same time, she harbored dreams of creative stardom and a desire to make herself seen."

 

"But the path, at times, had felt impossible. Charting her early struggles in theater, her rise to fame in 13 Reasons Why, her hard-fought journey to sobriety, and the relationships that shaped her, Dorfman’s luminously written, bracingly honest memoir reintroduces us to a writer who stands alongside Michelle Zauner, Jennette McCurdy, and Maggie Nelson in her visionary scope and craft."

 

Tommy Dorfman is an American actor, best known for her role as Ryan Shaver in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." In addition to her acting career, Dorfman is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been open about her own experiences as a transgender woman. She has also worked in fashion and has been involved in various creative projects, including directing and producing. Her visibility and advocacy have made her a prominent figure in discussions around gender identity and representation in media.

 

Tommy Dorfman grew up in a small town in Georgia, where she was involved in theater from a young age. She was raised in a supportive family, which encouraged her artistic pursuits. Dorfman has spoken about feeling different during her childhood, particularly regarding her gender identity. She has described her upbringing as relatively traditional but has also emphasized the importance of her family's acceptance as she began to understand and express her identity. 

 

Her early experiences in theater helped shape her passion for performing and storytelling. Recently, Tommy Dorfman has been involved in various projects, including acting, directing, and producing. She starred in the series "Love, Victor" and appeared in the film "The People We Hate at the Wedding." Dorfman has also directed short films and music videos, showcasing her creative versatility. Additionally, she continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation in the entertainment industry.

 

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