Binge
By Andrea Beach,
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YouTuber's funny, frank memoir recalls casual sex, drinking.
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What's the Story?
Tyler Oakley is a YouTube phenomenon with millions of viewers. This memoir takes a warts-and-all look back at formative episodes and eras of his life that not even his biggest fans would have heard before. The series of essays chronicle the failures, lessons, triumphs, fears, hard work, and downright hilarity that have made him an internet star, LGBTQ advocate, and young man who knows what's really worth a BINGE.
Is It Any Good?
Still in his early 20s, Tyler Oakley displays a remarkable maturity as he looks back at the events, people, and phases of his life that have led his phenomenal success as a YouTube personality. The lively writing ably conveys Oakley's charm and wit with an honesty and warmth that make him instantly likable. Older teens mature enough to handle the strong language and frank talk about life from an adult perspective will easily relate to Oakley's struggles and successes. Whether gay or straight, and whether you've seen one of his videos or not, readers will connect with the universality of the emotions at the heart of every story Oakley tells about himself.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what Oakley means by "binge" -- binge on what, and why? What are some things you could "binge" on the way he's talking about?
What do you think about Oakley's attitudes toward drinking and sex? Does he make them seem glamorous? Does he talk about any negative consequences, dangers, or how to stay safe?
Have you seen any of Oakley's YouTube videos? Do you subscribe to his channel? His life is pretty much all out in the open online, so why do you think he wrote this book?
Book Details
- Author: Tyler Oakley
- Genre: Humor
- Topics: Friendship
- Book type: Non-Fiction
- Publisher: Gallery Books
- Publication date: October 20, 2015
- Number of pages: 320
- Available on: Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: June 13, 2016
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