Synopses & Reviews
Based on the popular Tumblr, a collection of funny stories that commemorate the awkward phases in our lives.Back in the 1990s, when slap bracelets and Velcro ruled supreme, two adolescents were stumbling their way through life on gangly limbs. One, Claire Meyer, had self-permed her bowl cut, and the other, Tyler Gillespie, had purchased self-tanner, telling the cashier it was for his girlfriend. Now in their twenties and still just a tiny bit awkward, Meyer and Gillespie have joined forces to ask the question, and#147;If we could talk to our fourteen-year-old selves, what would we tell them now?and#8221;
Based on the hit Tumblr and#147;The Awkward Phase,and#8221; this book answers that question with personal stories and cringe-worthy photos from seasoned comedians, YouTube stars, and people like the rest of us that cover everything from sweaty-palm moments to bad band photos. In these pages, youand#8217;ll hear about the moment Shaun Sperling realized he was gay at a Richard Simmonsand#8217;s workout studio, how Bente Engelstoft made her own bra out of her dad's old underwear, and why even though Robert Baconand#8217;s awkward phase was mortifying, it was the beginning of his new, happier life.
Ultimately, The Awkward Phase encourages us to laugh and celebrate the moments that have helped shape who we are. As Gillespie and Meyer say, and#147;Everyone is in on the joke. You donand#8217;t have to eat your lunch alone in the bathroom stall. You can sit with us.and#8221;
Synopsis
Back in the 1990s, when slap bracelets and Velcro ruled supreme, two adolescents were stumbling their way through life on gangly limbs. One, Claire Meyer, had self-permed her bowl cut, and the other, Tyler Gillespie, had purchased self-tanner, telling the cashier it was for his girlfriend. Now in their twenties and still just a tiny bit awkward, Meyer and Gillespie have joined forces to ask, and#147;If we could talk to our fourteen-year-old selves, what would we tell them now?and#8221;
Based on the hit Tumblr and#147;The Awkward Phase,and#8221; this full-color book answers that question with personal stories and cringe-worthy photos from seasoned comedians, YouTube stars, and people like the rest of us that cover everything from sweaty-palm moments, to school dances, acne, and bad band photos. In these pages, youand#8217;ll find out why Brianna Bakerand#8217;s crush on Macaulay Culkin went away after The Good Son, how Stephen McDonald cried when his friends offered him pot, why Erin Lann became obsessed with Thomas Jefferson at a tender age, and how dressing like a princess helped Shannon Knoll realize that she wanted to kiss girls instead of boys.
Ultimately, The Awkward Phase encourages us to laugh and celebrate the moments that have helped shape who we are. and#147;Everyone is in on the joke,and#8221; say Meyer and Gillespie. and#147;You donand#8217;t have to eat your lunch alone in the bathroom stall. You can sit with us.and#8221;
About the Author
Claire Meyer's 2013 Twitter @WeFoughtAbout went viral and was profiled in
The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and
BuzzFeed. She is a comedian and a Second City graduate who writes for
Hairpin, The Daily Dot, and The Second City Network. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Tyler Gillespie is a comedy-writer and journalist who has written for Rolling Stone, Salon, The Daily Beast, and National Public Radio. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.