Reviewed by Mark
Joey Graceffa is a successful media influencer today who dedicates himself to YouTube, vlogging, gaming, acting, and singing. He captures the heart of many teen and adult fans with his engaging and funny content and his outgoing, comical and down-to-earth personality. However, success does not come without hardships. He opens up to his fans about his tumultuous journey. As a child, Graceffa suffered from a learning disability and constant bullying from his peers as a child, and he experiences family troubles and complicated relationships throughout his life. In this memoir, he looks back on his past struggles as he goes from being lonely and uncertain of his own identity to eventually developing self-acceptance and confidence in himself, inspiring youth everywhere today.
This book helps us see that even the most accomplished people are all human, like us, and have all experienced self-doubt and uncertainty in their lives before. In Real Life is sure to be relatable to many teens who give this book a try and will truly inspire and motivate others by staying positive regardless of their current situation. Graceffa shows us that it’s not where you begin that matters, but where you end up. Humorous, empathetic, and inspiring, In Real Life will brighten your mood and keep you hooked until the very end.