Coming Of Age
Growing up is an experience that is at once personal and universal. Browse through these books to read about that special coming of age period in everyone’s lives. Who knows, you might just lose and find yourself in some of these titles!
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Maya Van Wagenen
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If you've ever felt like an outsider, Maya Van Wagenen's journey will resonate with you. She took the unconventional route, using advice from a 1950s guide to navigate the social labyrinth of high school. It's a mix of cringe-worthy moments, laughter, and growing pains that will have you rooting for her from start to finish. Her experiment is a reminder that sometimes, the most interesting stories come from the bravest attempts to fit in.
Una LaMarche
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Unabrow: Misadventures of a Late Bloomer
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If laughter sparked by honest, self-deprecating humor is what you're after, "Unabrow" by Una LaMarche won't disappoint. Una's tales are like sitting down with your funniest friend, sharing stories that are as cringeworthy as they are endearing. It’s the perfect pick-me-up that will make you feel a little less alone in your own awkward moments.
Helen Forrester
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Twopence to Cross the Mersey And, Liverpool Miss
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Helen Forrester's autobiography isn't just a historical account—it's a personal triumph over adversity that's deeply moving. As you walk alongside her journey from comfort to severe poverty, you gain an intimate understanding of the harsh realities of Depression-era Liverpool. You're not just reading about history; you're feeling the weight of responsibility on young Helen's shoulders, her endurance, and her courage, which may resonate with anyone who appreciates stories of resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Maureen McCormick
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Here's the Story
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Here's the Story could be a good read for fans of The Brady Bunch who want to learn more about the real-life struggles of its cast members. McCormick's memoir offers a candid, hard-hitting account of her drug addiction and her battle to come to terms with her identity. Despite the darkness that McCormick reveals, the book ultimately serves as an empowering tale of survival and self-acceptance.
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Jennifer Lauck
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Blackbird - A Childhood Lost and Found
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"Blackbird" draws you into Jennifer Lauck's poignant narrative with a rawness that sticks with you. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions wrapped in the nostalgia of the 70s, offering an intimate peek at the complexities of family dynamics and resilience of a child. If you're moved by real-life tales of overcoming adversity, Lauck’s memoir might just cling to your soul.
Chris Crutcher
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King of the Mild Frontier
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Fans of laugh-out-loud memoirs will delight in Chris Crutcher's "King of the Mild Frontier." Crutcher's candid and comedic recounting of his own adolescence is as heartbreaking as it is hilarious. It's for those of you who appreciate an author who doesn't shy away from life's messier moments but instead turns them into a shared adventure in surviving the wilderness of youth.
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Kate Mayfield
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The Undertaker's Daughter
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“ The Undertaker’s Daughter is a wonderfully quirky, gem of a book beautifully written by Kate Mayfield.…Her compelling, complicated family and cast of characters stay with you long after you close the book” (Monica Holloway, author of Cowboy & Wills and Driving With Dead People ).How does one live in a house of the dead? Kate Mayfield explores what it meant to be the daughter of a small-town undertaker in this fascinating memoir evocative of Six Feet Under and The Help , with a hint of Mary Roach’s Stiff .After Kate Mayfield was born, she was taken directly to a funeral home. Her father was an undertaker, and for thirteen years the family resided in a place nearly synonymous with death, where the living and the dead entered their house like a vapor. In a memoir that reads like a Harper Lee novel, Mayfield draws the reader into a world of haunting Southern mystique.In the turbulent 1960s, Kate’s father set up shop in sleepy Jubilee, Kentucky, a segregated, god-fearing community where no one kept secrets—except the ones they were buried with. By opening a funeral home, Frank Mayfield also opened the door to family feuds, fetishes, murder, suicide, and all manner of accidents. Kate saw it all—she also witnessed the quiet ruin of her father, who hid alcoholism and infidelity behind a cool and charismatic façade. As Kate grows from trusting child to rebellious teen, the enforced sobriety of the funeral home begins to chafe, and she longs for the day she can escape the confines of Jubilee and her place as the undertaker’s daughter.“Mayfield fashions a poignant send-off to Jubilee in this thoughtfully rendered work” ( Publishers Weekly ).
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Tobias Wolff
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This Boy's Life : A Memoir
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective memoirs that delve into the complex themes of self-discovery. Wolff explores his tumultuous childhood in this heart-warming, and at times heart-wrenching, memoir that is bound to captivate readers with its honest portrayal of adolescence.
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Lisa Brennan-Jobs
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Small Fry
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Flea
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Acid For The Children - The Autobiography Of Flea, The Red Hot Chili Peppers Legend
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If you're a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers or simply interested in the life of a rock music legend, "Acid For The Children" is a must-read. Written by Flea, the bassist of the band, this autobiography takes you on a wild and emotional ride through his life. From his troubled childhood to his rise to fame, Flea's candid storytelling and raw honesty will leave you inspired and captivated. Get ready to be immersed in a world of music, rebellion, and self-discovery.
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Aaron Hartzler
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Rapture Practice
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What happens when the person you’re becoming isn’t the one your family wants you to be? When Aaron Hartzler was little, he couldn’t wait for the The Rapture: that moment when Jesus would come down from the clouds to whisk him and his family up to heaven. But as he turns sixteen, Aaron grows more curious about all the things his family forsakes for the Lord. He begins to realize he doesn’t want Jesus to come back just yet—not before he has his first kiss, sees his first movie, or stars in the school play.Whether he’s sneaking out, making out, or playing hymns with a hangover, Aaron learns a few lessons that can’t be found in the Bible. He discovers that the girl of your dreams can just as easily be the boy of your dreams, and the tricky part about believing is that no one can do it for you.In this funny and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir, debut author Aaron Hartzler recalls his teenage journey from devoted to doubtful, and the search to find his own truth without losing the fundamentalist family who loves him.
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Joey Graceffa
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In Real Life : My Journey to a Pixelated World
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Recommended for fans of Joey Graceffa who want to understand his journey to self-acceptance, with insights into his struggles with family, bullying and finding his true passion. His honesty and openness shine through in this funny, warm-hearted and inspiring memoir that shows the value of perseverance, love and the importance of being true to oneself.
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Flea
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If you are a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers or just love music, this autobiography by Flea will give you an inside look at his personal and professional journey. The book is filled with raw emotion, humor, and insight into the life of one of the greatest bassists of all time.
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The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories
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This collection of essays and stories by the late Marina Keegan provides a raw and honest insight into the thoughts and aspirations of the current generation. The blend of youthful optimism and life’s complexities in her writing is both relatable and powerfully thought-provoking. Through her words, the reader is encouraged to not only reflect on their own lives but also find hope in a world sometimes saturated with despair.
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Una LaMarche
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Unabrow is a hilarious book for anyone who has ever felt awkward or struggled to fit in. Una LaMarche's witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as she shares cringe-worthy stories from her own life. What makes this book stand out is its feminist undertones - Una is unapologetically herself, embracing her body hair and exposing the ridiculous expectations placed on women's appearances. This book is perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer who want to read about a woman unafraid to be herself.
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The Opposite of Loneliness : Essays and Stories
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Marina Keegan's star was on the rise when she graduated from Yale in May 2012. She had a play that was to be produced at the New York International Fringe Festival and a job waiting for her at the New Yorker. Tragically, five days after graduation, Marina died in a car crash. As her family, friends and classmates, deep in grief, joined to create a memorial service for Marina, her unforgettable last essay for the Yale Daily News, 'The Opposite of Loneliness', went viral, receiving more than 1.4 million hits. She had struck a chord. Even though she was just 22 when she died, Marina left behind a rich, expansive trove of prose that, like her title essay, captures the hope, uncertainty and possibility of her generation. The Opposite of Loneliness is an assemblage of Marina's essays and stories that articulates the universal struggle we all face as we work out what we aspire to be and how we can harness our talents to make an impact on the world.
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Recommendation: Small Fry is a raw and intimate memoir that delves into the complexities of growing up as the daughter of Steve Jobs. Lisa Brennan-Jobs narrates her journey through alternating moments of awe and disappointment, as she navigates the contrasting worlds of her artist mother and her distant, yet influential father. Through her captivating storytelling, Brennan-Jobs captures the tangled web of familial dynamics, offering readers an unfiltered and poignant glimpse into her extraordinary upbringing. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a fan of memoirs, or simply seeking a deeply personal narrative, Small Fry is a must-read that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the complexities of family and the longing for parental love.
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Marina Keegan
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The Opposite of Loneliness : Essays and Stories
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An affecting and hope-filled posthumous collection of essays and stories from the talented young Yale graduate whose title essay captured the world's attention in 2012 and turned her into an icon for her generation. Marina Keegan's star was on the rise when she graduated "magna cum laude" from Yale in May 2012. She had a play that was to be produced at the New York Fringe Festival and a job waiting for her at "The New Yorker." Tragically, five days after graduation, Marina died in a car crash. As her family, friends, and classmates, deep in grief, joined to create a memorial service for Marina, her deeply moving last essay for "The Yale Daily News," "The Opposite of Loneliness," went viral, receiving more than 1.4 million hits. Even though she was just twenty-two when she died, Marina left behind a rich, expansive trove of prose that, like her title essay, captures the hope, uncertainty, and possibility of her generation. Her short story "Cold Pastoral" was published by NewYorker.com just months after her death. "The Opposite of Loneliness "is an assemblage of Marina's essays and stories, which, like "The Last Lecture," articulate the universal struggle that all of us face as we figure out what we aspire to be, and how we can harness our talents to impact the world.The Opposite of Loneliness --Cold pastoral --Winter break --Reading aloud --The ingenue --The Emerald City --Baggage claim --Hail, full of grace --Sclerotherapy --Challenger deep --Stability in motion --Why we care about whales --Against the grain --Putting the "fun" back in eschatology --I kill for money --Even artichokes have doubts --The art of observation --Song for the special --A rembrance of Marina Keegan and questions for further discussion
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Wang Qian Julie
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Beautiful Country : A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood
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"Beautiful Country: A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood" could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in America. Qian's memoir offers an unflinching look at what it means to live in fear of deportation and to struggle for survival. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, as she chronicles the small joys and moments of connection that sustained her family during their darkest times. This book will leave readers with a deep respect for the resilience and determination of undocumented immigrants, and a heightened awareness of the urgent need for change in America's immigration policies.
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Helen Forrester
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Twopence to Cross the Mersey
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When Helen Forrster's father went bankrupt in 1930 she and her six siblings were forced from comfortable middle-class life in southern England to utmost poverty in the Depression-ridden North. Her parents more or less collapsed under the strain, father spending hours in search of non-existent work, or in the dole queue, mother on the verge of a breakdown and striving to find and keep part-time jobs. The running of the household, in slum surroundings and with little food, the care of the younger children, all fell on twelve-year-old Helen. Unable to attend school, Helen's fear that she was to be trapped forever as drudge and housekeeper caused her to despair at times. But she was determined to have a chance and struggled, despite her parents, to gain an education.
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Joyce Maynard
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At Home in the World : A Memoir
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At Home in the World explores Joyce Maynard's tumultuous relationship with J.D. Salinger and how it shaped her life. It delves into the complexities of love, manipulation, and the cost of choosing to share your life with an icon. This book is a poignant reminder that the road to self-discovery is not always an easy one, but it is worth the journey.
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