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Acne: A Memoir

Name: Acne: A Memoir
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Book Synopsis: From the creator and star of Florida Girls comes a hilarious and profound memoir about family, happiness, and really aggressive acne. Despite having dirty-blonde hair and fair skin, Laura Chinn is mixed-race: the daughter of a Black father and a white mother, which on its own makes for some funny and insightful looks at identity. Laura’s parents were both Scientologists and nonconformists in myriad ways. They divorced early in Laura’s childhood, and she spent her teen years ping-ponging back and forth between Clearwater, Florida, and Los Angeles (with an extended stint in Tijuana for good measure). Laura lived alone and raised herself for long periods of time, but don’t worry! Her mom’s alcoholic boyfriend was always nearby to supervise. She also lost family members to horrific tragedies, started drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes when she was eleven years old, and dropped out of school when she was fifteen, all the while completely obsessed with and scarred by her severe acne condition. This is not a sad story. There is Jell-O wrestling. There is an abnormal amount of dancing. There is information about whether you can drink gallons of sangria while taking unregulated Accutane acquired in Mexico. But mostly there is love, and ultimately there is redemption. Laura explores her trauma through anecdotes riddled with grit and humor, proving that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, it is possible to find success, love, and self-acceptance, zits and all.

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Looking for a memoir that will have you laughing out loud while also delving into profound topics? Look no further than "Acne: A Memoir" by Laura Chinn. Chinn, the creator and star of Florida Girls, takes readers on a hilarious journey through her life, marked by really aggressive acne. With her dirty-blonde hair and fair skin, Chinn's mixed-race background adds another layer of humor and insight into her exploration of identity.

In this memoir, Chinn shares her experiences growing up with parents who were both Scientologists and nonconformists. Divorced early in her childhood, Chinn found herself bouncing between Clearwater, Florida, and Los Angeles, with a stint in Tijuana thrown in for good measure. Despite spending long periods alone and raising herself, Chinn's story is far from a sad one.

What sets "Acne: A Memoir" apart is Chinn's ability to tackle difficult topics with humor and grit. From Jell-O wrestling to an abnormal amount of dancing, she weaves anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. Ever wondered if you can drink gallons of sangria while taking unregulated Accutane acquired in Mexico? Chinn has the answer.

But the heart of this memoir lies in the exploration of love, redemption, and self-acceptance. Chinn fearlessly examines her trauma and shares how she found success and love despite facing unspeakable tragedies. This memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, proving that we can find joy and self-acceptance even in the face of adversity – zits and all.

Don't miss out on this captivating memoir. Join Laura Chinn on her hilarious and profound journey by ordering "Acne: A Memoir" now!

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