Barely Functional Adult
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Meichi Ng
“Funny, introspective, and touching. . . . The lessons Meichi gently shares with us through delightful stories are full of wisdom for people at any life stage who need a reminder they’re not alone.” —Mari Andrew, author of Am I There Yet?From the creator of Barely Functional Adult, a painfully relatable webcomic with over 130k followers on Instagram, comes a never-before-seen collection of incriminating short stories about exes, murder, friendship, therapy, anxiety, Hufflepuff, sucking at things, freaking out about things, calming down momentarily, melodrama, wrinkles, pettiness, and other wonderful delights.Wielding her trademark balance of artful humor, levity, and heartbreaking introspection, Meichi Ng’s indisputably relatable collection of short stories holds a mirror to our past, present, and future selves. Featuring a swaddled Barely Functional Adult as its protagonist who says all the things we think but dare not say, this book is equal parts humorous and heartbreaking as it spans a spectrum of topics from imposter syndrome, therapy, friendships, first loves, letting go of exes, to just trying to find your purpose in the world. Prepare to excitedly shove this book in your friend’s face with little decorum as you shout, “THIS IS SO US!”In this beautiful, four-color collection compiled completely of never-before-seen content, Meichi perfectly captures the best and worst of us in every short story, allowing us to weep with pleasure at our own fallibility. Hilarious, relatable, and heart-wrenchingly honest, Barely Functional Adult will have you laughing and crying in the same breath, while taking solace in the fact that we’re anything but alone in this world.
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Author
Meichi Ng
Pages
416
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2020-11-24
ISBN
0062945602 9780062945600
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"I love essays that make me feel seen. I came for the comics and stayed for the incredibly astute writing and pin point accuracy of so many similar feelings I have had, especially in my 20s. Sometimes a book comes along that is the right time and right place in your life, and this was that for me. Ahead of another year ending, I’m glad I was able to experience this, and I’m excited to see what else the author shares as I’m sure I will love it!"
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Allie Peduto
"Hilarious, but also had very deep topics "
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Meli
"I nearly didn't read this. It was due back to the library in a day and it was 394 pages (some were solid text!!). I tried to renew it but too many people were still waiting for it. So I thought I would read a bit of it, or just check out the artwork. I know Meichi Ng from her Insta account and it was one I enjoy. She is also from Vancouver BC where I live. But, WOW, once I got started I could not put it down. 8 chapters, each covering a part or journey in her life, illustrated with amusing cartoons proved to be an addictive mixture. A real insight into growing up in this modern age. She is very open about her ups and downs - I really related to the imposter syndrome section and the horror of experiencing your friends age and settle down and then watch yourself do the same.<br/><br/>It is kind of hard to classify this book. Graphic novel? Too much text and comics just there to illustrate bits of the story. Autobiography? No, just some selected stories from her life and thoughts on mental health. Best book I have read in some time? Oh YES, highly recommended."
John Woakes