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@bookquoth “And in trying to figure out what we want to do, in trying to figure out what makes us happy, we’re bound to feel a little lost at times. But maybe this sense of feeling lost is necessary. Maybe feeling lost is what pushes us to keep exploring. It’s the ethereal song that awakens our curiosities and drives us to follow cows, discover hidden coves, and find remnants of good in a world that so often feels too dark and broken. Maybe feeling lost is just the prerequisite of adventure—the first chapter of any good story.” 💙 . . You guys. I have a new friend, and she’s called the Barely Functional Adult. And I love her. This was the perfect light read that I needed! Funny, SO relatable, and just makes you feel better about yourself and life in general. I received an ARC (thank you, harperperennial!) but after reading two of the stories, I immediately bought the hard copy—and the plushie. 😳. It’s that good! And made me smile real big. So if you’re looking for something different or to get out of that reading slump, it’s a collection of eight illustrated stories that you can easily devour it in one sitting (but I tried to pace myself). For some cheering up, be sure to check out the comic barelyfunctionaladult! Thank you, Meichi, for this lovely creation! 💙 . . P.S. See my stories for some sneak peeks of the adorable content!
streegy A great read that will have you laughing! - I LOVED THIS BOOK! I cannot recommend this book enough. It is funny, honest and real. Her stories are relatable in the best ways. It will have you laughing out loud.
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"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."--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
"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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"Ng strikes the right balance between pointing out life's injustices, finding the humor in them and offering the hope of resolution."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "Meichi Ng's collection of illustrated short stories is a hug to the soul....She'll have readers laughing at every page. Every adult should have a few books that fit into the "We all have no idea what we're doing! Hooray!" genre, and Barely Functional Adult should be your next addition."--Shondaland "Barely Functional Adult has all the wit and biting humor of the comics that preceded it, but in an expanded format that is more personal, insightful, and even funnier."--Reza Farazmand, author of Poorly Drawn Lines "Barely Functional Adult is full of sweet, honest tales about growing up, with life lessons and wasp-related metaphors you'll find yourself thinking about long after you've put the book down. Meichi's hilarious stories and adorable drawings feel like a warm hug that you won't want to let go of."--Dami Lee, author of Be Everything at Once "Burgeoning adult Meichi Ng puts the fun in Barely Functional through this collection of personal, comical and deeply relatable stories. A must-read for anyone grappling with adulthood (and African dwarf frogs)."--Worry Lines "Heartwarming, honest, hilarious and extremely relatable! The comics convey the widest range of emotions with a charmingly minimalist style. I couldn't put it down!"--Gemma Gené, creator of 157ofgemma "Meichi shares moments and thoughts that impact a lifetime of self-discovery and growth. The book's lovely poignancy is only enhanced by the constant humor of the comics throughout. Great read!"--Nick Seluk, author of Heart and Brain and creator of The Awkward Yeti Meichi has created a wonderful collection of sincere and engaging stories which are only elevated by the interspersed comics to provide extra insight and humor. From start to finish, I found myself smiling, laughing or nodding in agreement with the many topics in the book that I identified with. A truly enjoyable read!--Chris McCoy, author of Safely Endangered ComicsAdditional product information and recommendations
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