Would You Rather?

A Memoir of Growing Up and Coming Out

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Would You Rather? by Katie Heaney, Random House Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Katie Heaney ISBN: 9780399180965
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication: March 6, 2018
Imprint: Ballantine Books Language: English
Author: Katie Heaney
ISBN: 9780399180965
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication: March 6, 2018
Imprint: Ballantine Books
Language: English

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.

Praise for Would You Rather?

“[Katie] Heaney’s not afraid to examine her past for ‘clues’ to what she realizes is her truth in the present, and reflects on her changing identity with honesty and wit.”NYLON

“An honest, endearing, and laugh-out-loud account of coming to terms with one’s sexual identity.”W Magazine

Would You Rather? is an extraordinarily generous and affecting book. Katie Heaney has written something with a remarkable amount of room in it—enough for anyone to spread out and connect with. It’s deeply felt, clear-eyed, joyful, and illuminating.”—Mallory Ortberg, author of Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters

“Whether you’re single or in a relationship, whether you’re queer, straight, or questioning, whether or not you’re partial to Harry Styles—you will discover something relatable and self-affirming in this honest, heartfelt, hilarious memoir.”—Camille Perri, author of The Assistants

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

Praise for Would You Rather?

“[Katie] Heaney’s not afraid to examine her past for ‘clues’ to what she realizes is her truth in the present, and reflects on her changing identity with honesty and wit.”NYLON

“An honest, endearing, and laugh-out-loud account of coming to terms with one’s sexual identity.”W Magazine

Would You Rather? is an extraordinarily generous and affecting book. Katie Heaney has written something with a remarkable amount of room in it—enough for anyone to spread out and connect with. It’s deeply felt, clear-eyed, joyful, and illuminating.”—Mallory Ortberg, author of Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters

“Whether you’re single or in a relationship, whether you’re queer, straight, or questioning, whether or not you’re partial to Harry Styles—you will discover something relatable and self-affirming in this honest, heartfelt, hilarious memoir.”—Camille Perri, author of The Assistants

More books from Random House Publishing Group

Cover of the book 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Dark Screams: Volume Five by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book New Dress a Day by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Let's Dance, Snoopy by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book God Is My Broker by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Unfinished Business by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book A Stroke of Midnight by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Advice to the Writer by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Tales of the Bounty Hunters: Star Wars Legends by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Gasa-Gasa Girl by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Edith Kermit Roosevelt by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Katie Heaney
Cover of the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Katie Heaney
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy