{"product_id":"a-work-in-progress-a-memoir-9781476791616","title":"A Work in Progress: A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR\/AUTOBIOGRAPHY \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*FORBES\u003c\/i\u003e TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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. 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, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atria Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476791616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e178042 \/ Work in Progress: A Memoir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.2 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Connor Franta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608330006709,"sku":"9781476791616","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_3db68213-9b68-4a7e-81e8-b832b1ce707f.jpg?v=1725374226","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-work-in-progress-a-memoir-9781476791616","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}