Teen Angst? Naaah...

Book #278 (Unique books)
Book #19 in 2018

Teen Angst? Naaah...

a quasi-autobiography by Ned Vizzini

"'The events in these stories are real. Some names have been changed so I don't get yelled at.' 

Ned Vizzini writes about the weird, funny, and sometimes mortifying moments that made up his teen years. With wit, irony, and honesty, "Teen Angst? Naaah . . ." invites you into his world of school, parents, street people, rock bands, friends, fame, camp, sex (sort of), Cancun (almost), prom, beer, Nintendo, the cool (and almost cool), and more. A Holden Caulfield for Generation Y, Ned Vizzini is an original voice to be reckoned with, read, and enjoyed. "

December 9th to 10th(ish) - a day and a half? - kindle version

Notes:

Read on the way BACK from Scotland, so unsure of timing.
I love Ned Vizzini ♥ and :(

It's Kind of a Funny Story

Book #257 (Unique books)
Book #5 in 2015

It's Kind of a Funny Story

by Ned Vizzini

"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."

August 7th to 11th - 5 days - 444 pages

Notes:

Started reading this in like 2010, then had to stop because a camper committed suicide and I couldn't get myself to continue reading the book about a suicidal teenager. I was finally ready to read it again.  I really liked it. I think this book is important.