A Work In Progress: A Memoir
- Author: Connor Franta
- Narrator: Connor Franta
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Duration: 3:08:38
Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR/AUTOBIOGRAPHY
FORBES TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF 2015
In 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.
Exploring 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.
This full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey.
Chapters
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AWorkInProgress 01 Open
Duration: 21s -
AWorkInProgress 02 InRetrospect
Duration: 09min -
AWorkInProgress 03 SoWhatDoYouDo
Duration: 04min -
AWorkInProgress 04 MeetTheFamily
Duration: 01min -
AWorkInProgress 05 TheGoodOlDays
Duration: 08min -
AWorkInProgress 06 LettersFromMyParents
Duration: 06min -
AWorkInProgress 07 WhenIWas
Duration: 04min -
AWorkInProgress 08 LevelsOfFriendship
Duration: 09min -
AWorkInProgress 09 Moongazing
Duration: 01min -
AWorkInProgress 10 MissingOut
Duration: 06min -
AWorkInProgress 11 HighSchoolIsWeird
Duration: 10min -
AWorkInProgress 12 AnAnxiousBoy
Duration: 04min -
AWorkInProgress 13 TheVoiceWithin
Duration: 04min -
AWorkInProgress 14 Vintage
Duration: 01min -
AWorkInProgress 15 WorthIt
Duration: 04min -
AWorkInProgress 16 MyArm
Duration: 42s -
AWorkInProgress 17 Creativity
Duration: 08min -
AWorkInProgress 18 TheChair
Duration: 02min -
AWorkInProgress 19 TheFaultInOurScars
Duration: 03min -
AWorkInProgress 20 IfIHadAnArtInstallation
Duration: 01min