Volume I of the series X = ?: VARIABLE is a commanding literary debut by Xavier Brian Amore who poetically unwraps the various politicizations placed on the body. He guides us through a series of arduous tales from his life dealing with race, gender, family, mental health, addiction, homelessness, sex, and love - All the while, clinging to the beauty of humanity, the blistering yet blissful nature of survival, and the willingness to thrive despite the odds.