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Biographies & Memoirs - Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America; Essays

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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the creator of Elle's “Eric Reads the News,” a heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope, and experiencing every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way.“Pop culture–obsessed, Sedaris-level laugh-out-loud funny . . . [R. Eric Thomas] is one of my favorite writers.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, Entertainment WeeklyFINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TEEN VOGUE AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • NPR • Marie Claire • Men’s Health R. Eric Thomas didn’t know he was different until the world told him so. Everywhere he went—whether it was his rich, mostly white, suburban high school, his conservative black church, or his Ivy League college in a big city—he found himself on the outside looking in. In essays by turns hysterical and heartfelt, Thomas reexamines what it means to be an “other” through the lens of his own life experience. He explores the two worlds of his childhood: the barren urban landscape where his parents’ house was an anomalous bright spot, and the Eden-like school they sent him to in white suburbia. He writes about struggling to reconcile his Christian identity with his sexuality, the exhaustion of code-switching in college, accidentally getting famous on the internet (for the wrong reason), and the surreal experience of covering the 2016 election for Elle online, and the seismic changes that came thereafter. Ultimately, Thomas seeks the answer to these ever more relevant questions: Is the future worth it? Why do we bother when everything seems to be getting worse? As the world continues to shift in unpredictable ways, Thomas finds the answers to these questions by reenvisioning what “normal” means and in the powerful alchemy that occurs when you at last place yourself at the center of your own story. Here for It will resonate deeply and joyfully with everyone who has ever felt pushed to the margins, struggled with self-acceptance, or wished to shine more brightly in a dark world. Stay here for it—the future may surprise you.

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Are you ready to be captivated by a collection of essays that will make you laugh, cry, and contemplate life? Look no further than "Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America." This national bestseller is an absolute must-read, and has been handpicked as a featured book club pick by Jenna on the Today Show. With its heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays format, this book will take you on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected hope.

When it comes to storytelling, no one does it better than R. Eric Thomas. He has been praised for his pop culture knowledge and Sedaris-level humor - his writing is truly in a league of its own. Don't just take our word for it, even Lin-Manuel Miranda has raved about Thomas' work, calling him one of his favorite writers.

But it doesn't stop there. "Here for It" has received critical acclaim, being named a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, as well as one of the ten best books of the year by Teen Vogue. It has also been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine, NPR, Marie Claire, and Men's Health. With such high praise from reputable sources, you can trust that this book delivers on its promise to entertain and enlighten.

This collection of essays delves into the universal theme of being an "other" and feeling like you don't quite fit in. Thomas shares his own heartfelt and at times hilarious experiences of growing up in different worlds - from his parents' house in a barren urban landscape to an Eden-like school in a white suburbia. He explores the challenges of reconciling his Christian identity with his sexuality, navigating college as a person of color, and finding unexpected internet fame.

But beyond his personal anecdotes, Thomas's writing explores deeper questions that are more relevant than ever. Is the future worth fighting for? Why should we persist when everything seems to be going wrong? "Here for It" offers thought-provoking insights and encourages readers to redefine what "normal" means, placing themselves at the center of their own narratives.

If you've ever felt like you didn't quite belong or struggled with self-acceptance, "Here for It" is the book you've been waiting for. It will resonate deeply, bringing joy and inspiration to your life. Don't miss out on this captivating journey. Click here to secure your copy now and discover the power of embracing your true self in a world that sometimes feels dark and overwhelming.

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