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It's Kind of a Funny Story

by Ned Vizzini
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Insightful and real story about depression and hope.

This book could be a good read for someone who is looking for a heartfelt and authentic story about mental health and finding hope in unexpected places. It offers a unique perspective on depression and the struggles of young adulthood, while also providing moments of humor and self-reflection. "It's Kind of a Funny Story" captures the essence of the human experience and serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope.

  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2009)
  • Goldener Lufti (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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It's Kind of a Funny Story

by Ned Vizzini
$11.90 Now $9.90 Save 17% more
ISBN: 9780786851973
Authors: Ned Vizzini
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Date of Publication: 2007-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Drama, Romance, Contemporary
Related Topics: Teen, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult Contemporary, Mental Health, Coming of Age
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 249515 readers)

Description

Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself.Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where his new neighbors include a transsexual sex addict, a girl who has scarred her own face with scissors, and the self-elected President Armelio. There, Craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety.Ned Vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness.
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Insightful and real story about depression and hope.

This book could be a good read for someone who is looking for a heartfelt and authentic story about mental health and finding hope in unexpected places. It offers a unique perspective on depression and the struggles of young adulthood, while also providing moments of humor and self-reflection. "It's Kind of a Funny Story" captures the essence of the human experience and serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope.

  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2009)
  • Goldener Lufti (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.