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My Teenage Diary

by Harriet Jaine

Book Details

Publisher:Random House
Published:2018-05-31
Pages:265
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

Ever wanted to pick the lock of a celebrity’s teenage diary? My Teenage Diary is a Radio 4 comedy show hosted by Rufus Hound featuring celebrities reading and discussing extracts from their teenage diaries. Collected together for the first time, these tear-stained, lipstick-smudged, adolescent ramblings form the backbone of this book, edited by series producer, Harriet Jaine. Featuring diary extracts from Terry Wogan, Alex Horne, Robert Peston, Rachel Johnson, Meera Syal, Sheila Hancock, Robert

Our Review

This collection offers an intimate and often hilarious glimpse into the formative years of various celebrities through the raw, unfiltered pages of their teenage diaries. Edited by the series producer, these entries capture the universal angst, melodrama, and cringe-worthy moments of adolescence, from tear-stained confessions to lipstick-smudged ramblings. Readers are given a backstage pass to the awkward, earnest, and sometimes painfully funny thoughts of public figures before they were famous, making for a deeply relatable and voyeuristic read.

The book's unique appeal lies in its potent blend of comedy and cringe, as the celebrities themselves reflect on their younger selves, providing a dual perspective of then and now. Teen readers will find immense comfort and validation in seeing that even the most successful adults navigated the same turbulent waters of insecurity, unrequited crushes, and identity crises. This collection not only entertains but also powerfully normalizes the entire messy, emotional experience of growing up.

Themes

Performing Arts

Subjects

Performing Arts