hello, everyone! how’s your November so far?
i have not posted for a very long time, but thank you for still following my blog! i finished reading the very first memoir i have ever read, and it did not disappoint.
here are my thoughts, and don’t forget to have some bookish fun!
You’re That Bitch: And Other Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself by Bretman Rock surely got me cackling, and reflecting, although i found myself cackling for the most part. in this memoir, Bretman showed a part of himself that the cameras failed to capture, his vulnerability and honesty. the book also contained photos from his past, as well as tips about the different spectrums of life. this memoir was a tea specially brewed by Bretman, and i savored every drop. i loved that Bretman did not just focus about his life in America, but also emphasized his life while he was still in the Philippines, and how that shaped his journey as an American immigrant and an individual. Bretman did not hold back in this memoir, as he also celebrated the women who accepted his identity one blush at a time, the people who believed in his many talents, and his queerness. at the end, i found myself empowered and thinking that, yeah, i can be that bitch, too!
title: you’re that bitch: and other lessons about being unapologetically yourself
author: bretman rock
publisher: harper
release date: 14 februray 2023
age category: adult
genre/s: memoir
purchase link/s: [ bookshop ]
content/trigger warning/s: cheating, physical abuse, verbal abuse, suicide
about:
A chaotically joyous collection of essays from one of the original influencers and the internet’s sweetheart, Bretman The Baddest Rock.
Hilarious and earnest, this collection of essays, drawings, recipes, how-tos and never-before-seen photos goes far beyond what we know of Bretman Rock from social media. Who is Bretman Rock Sacayanan behind the screen and how did he become the original superstar influencer and today’s beloved best friend of the internet?
You’re That Bitch welcomes you into Bretman Rock’s world–from how his childhood in the Philippines, his family, Filipino culture, and being a first-generation immigrant helped shape him into who he is today. Peek into how Bretman became a social media sensation at the precocious age of 14, balancing living a glamorous jet-setting lifestyle on weekends while still serving lunch at his school’s cafeteria, running as a varsity track-star, and making honor roll during the week. With his signature honesty, this is an unfiltered and unprecedented look at what it means to be one of the first digital celebrities and that bitch—from dealing with cancel culture, drama and heartbreak, to what it means to love yourself and your community.
From the funniest and undeniably cutest person on the internet, this is a book for the weirdos and for the bad bitches . . . this book is for you! [ goodreads ]
BRETMAN ROCK is an Asian-American digital superstar, known for his outlandish comedy and a following of over 35 million fans globally. Born in the Philippines, Bretman moved to Hawaii as a child where he currently resides as a proud, queer first-generation immigrant. Beyond his online stardom, Bretman has quickly gained notoriety in traditional media, including his own reality series with MTV, Following Bretman Rock. Bretman was crowned Beauty Influencer of the Year at the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards and has released numerous makeup product collaborations with high profile brands like Morphe and Colourpop.
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