In 1996, Josh Cutler, who has Tourette’s syndrome, documented his efforts to live a normal life. Josh overcame Tourette’s enough to become a schoolteacher. But it hasn’t been easy. His new diary examines his life with a brain that often betrays him. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us News
Teenage Diaries Revisited: A Gay Teen’s Family, ‘Evolved’
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Amanda Brand is gay. Her family is conservative Catholic, and when she was a teenager, her parents were convinced she was only going through a phase. Recently, Amanda sat down with her mother and father in Queens, N.Y., in the same house she grew up in, to revisit her tumultuous teen years. » E-Mail This [...]
Teenage Brain: Gateway To A ‘Bright And Dark’ World
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Teenage Tales: Sneaking Looks In Sexy Books
June 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Coming out as a teenager can be difficult. That’s why finding Rubyfruit Jungle was important for author Emily Danforth. The book’s lesbian narrator helped her figure out who she wanted to be. Have you ever found a book that helped you understand yourself better? Tell us about it in the comments. » E-Mail This » [...]
Teenage Disconnect And ‘The Virgin Suicides’
The Virgin Suicides takes teenage angst to the extreme. Writer, blogger and professional teenager Tavi Gevinson explains why it’s a book she can’t put down, year after adolescent year. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Opinion