A Work in Progress: A Memoir
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.90 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476791619 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is the founder of Common Culture Coffee and works closely with The Thirst Project, a charity that provides clean drinking water in Africa, for which he raised over $230,000 in thirty days. He also curates music from up-and-coming bands for his Common Culture compilation albums. . This is his first book. Connor Franta is an Internet sensation and global trendsetter, with millio
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERGOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR/AUTOBIOGRAPHYFORBES TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF 2015In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don’t be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.This full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey.. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, phi
CAMERON WALKER said What a great read!!!!!!. I dont read often but when I started reading this book I couldnt put it down. I read it all in one sitting(on purpose!!!!!!). It was amazing how relatable it was to my life throughout childhood. I will say this connor. You were wrong about one thing in this book. I did NOT have my phone on me while reading hahaha this was a great read and I love how it wasnt censored and was true to the heart. 5 stars all the way!. "Memoirs of a Quarter-lifer" according to Gary P. Hotchkiss. It is really difficult to write a memoir when you are only 2Memoirs of a Quarter-lifer It is really difficult to write a memoir when you are only 23-years-old. So rather than calling this a memoir, I am calling it a collection of tales from Franta's past with allusions to how he might approach what appears to be, heretofore, a very successful future. And he seems to be doing very well for himself: YouTube celeb, owner of a brand, up and coming gay man (who is out publicly) with strong ties to the LGBT community in both California and the rest of the country, and just a genuinely good guy. He is almost too good to be true.The coincidences I found a. -years-old. So rather than calling this a memoir, I am calling it a collection of tales from Franta's past with allusions to how he might approach what appears to be, heretofore, a very successful future. And he seems to be doing very well for himself: YouTube celeb, owner of a brand, up and coming gay man (who is out publicly) with strong ties to the LGBT community in both California and the rest of the country, and just a genuinely good guy. He is almost too good to be true.The coincidences I found a. Reviewing Books Fabulously said I usually don’t read memoirs or biographies. Now, I usually don’t read memoirs or biographies or anything like that, but I wanted to try this one out because I watch Connor’s YouTube videos. I am so glad I did.Connor’s memoir is so intriguing and fascinating, and I enjoyed reading this book so much. I loved his quirky sense of humor in this book, and I loved reading about how he got to where he is. I read about his childhood, his family, his life crises, and his overall thoughts on life so far, and it was amazing. He had so many inspiring quotes and advice about life, friendship, and the
He also curates music from up-and-coming bands for his Common Culture compilation albums. . This is his first book. To learn more, visit @ConnorFranta on Twitter and YouTube. About the Author Connor Franta is an Internet sensation and global trendsetter, with millions of followers on YouTube and many other social media platforms. He is the founder of Common Culture Coffee and works closely with The Thirst Project, a charity that provides clean drinking water in Africa, for which he raised over $230,000 in thirty days