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The Center of the Universe (Yep, That Would Be Me)
The Center of the Universe - Yep, That Would Be Me Author:Anita Liberty A smart and hilarious look at the teenage experience by cult-hip performance artist Anita Liberty, a character created by performance artist Suzanne Weber. — and senior years of high school. It's a profound, touching, and hilarious (if I do say so myself) tale told through cunning poems, revelatory diary entries, perspicacious (look it up) wo... more »rd definitions, shrewd bits of advice, and off-the-cuff (but brilliant) insights.
You'll probably relate to a lot of it. Especially the parts about hating my parents, never feeling cool enough, failing my first attempt at the SATs, having an incredibly romantic (but one-sided) relationship with the coolest guy in school, and getting hexed by my ex-best friend who became a Wiccan.
And if you can't relate? Well, step to the back of that humongous line. You'll probably be right behind my family. If you're lucky, my mom'll bring snacks.
How can I be who I am and who my family wants me to be when the person I am wouldn't be caught dead with the person my family wants me to be?« less