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It's Kind of a Funny Story

By: Ned Vizzini
Narrated by: Robert Fass
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Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life-which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself.

Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where his new neighbors include a transsexual sex addict, a girl who has scarred her own face with scissors, and the self-elected President Armelio. There, Craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. Ned Vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness.

©2006 Ned Vizzini (P)2012 Tantor Depression Depression & Mental Health Difficult Situations Literature & Fiction Mental Health New York Health Feel-Good Funny

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"This book offers hope in a package that [listeners] will find enticing, and that's the gift it offers." ( Booklist)
Authentic Depression Portrayal • Relatable Experiences • Distinct Character Voices • Balanced Humor • Emotional Journey

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Thank you Ned!! This was a great story!! You would be surprised how many people can relate to this story. Just imagine a boy pretty much going through puberty while dealing with depression and getting admitted in a psychiatric hospital for a couple of days. I love how the author had the character utilize his resources and I love the family support. I’m sorry that you didn’t make it. To the readers, I promise you will love it. R.I.P. Ned Vizzini 🙏🏽

Glad someone wrote about it but sad it still didn’t work out

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The narrator in the audiobook portrays different characters with a wide range of voices, dialects and accents. He is extremely talented and does an outstanding job. My only issue is that it is difficult at times to tell if the main character is speaking or just narrating his thoughts. Overall, superb job.

Fantastic V/O Work, sometimes difficult to follow

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It had just the right balance of humor, realness, and charm. One of my favorites.

One for the record books

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I liked this book and the ending left me feeling happy for Greg but sad for Ned the author. This was based loosely on his own experiences and tragically he's no longer around to share more. I couldn't read this while in highschool. I was too sad and almost in a place like Greg and should've gone to get help. I'm happy to say things get better and as you grow you can read or do things you were scared of or unmotivated to do. It just takes time.

Depression is universal and can affect anyone

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I believe that this was an intriguing book that teens will find and can relate too. The narrator was splendid and the theme was thrilling

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