Would You Rather?: A Memoir of Growing Up and Coming Out
Published by Penguin Random House Audio
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A collection of poignant, relatable essays from the author of Never Have I Ever about coming out in her late twenties, entering into her first relationship, and figuring out what it means to be an adult.
When Katie Heaney published her first book of essays, chronicling her singledom up to age twenty-five, she was still waiting to meet the right guy. Three years later, a lot changed. For one thing, she met the right girl.
Here, for the first time, Katie opens up about realizing at the age of twenty-eight that she is gay. In these poignant, funny essays, she wrestles with her shifting sexuality and identity, and describes what it was like coming out to everyone she knows (and everyone she doesn't). As she revisits her past, looking for any "clues" that might have predicted this outcome, Katie reveals that life doesn't always move directly from point A to point B—no matter how much we would like it to.
In a warm and relatable voice, Katie tackles everything from the trials of dating in New York City to the growing pains of her first relationship, from obsessing over Harry Styles (because, actually, he does look a bit like a lesbian) to learning to accept herself all over again. Exploring love and sexuality with her neurotic wit and endearing intimacy, Katie Heaney shares the message that it's never too late to find love—or yourself.
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Reviews for Would You Rather?
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Katie has a very unique story and I loved hearing it. I’m happy she’s found love, and I am happy to read any other book she puts out!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5For a while I thought "too teen" but then I got hooked and I ended up loving it. It's very useful a guide on how to understand one's sexuality. Helpful for my best male friend who is now, at 37, going through that process of questioning, and for me, that always gives up on relationships because I argue too much and think that's enough reason to leave a person. I'm now with someone I really like and Chapter 17 was revealing. Thank you!