An Unstable Container

A poignant exploration of identity, queerness, and the body in the modern world.

In An Unstable Container, John LaPine delves into the complexities of self through five deeply personal essays. With a lyrical Midwestern voice, LaPine examines the intersections of language, society, and the physical form, challenging conventional notions of identity. He fearlessly interrogates blackness, queerness, gender roles, and masculinity, offering a fresh perspective on the ongoing construction of the s...