In the media today we are swamped with reality show and tabloid stars becoming famous for the sake of being famous. And in that world of reality show superstars so much emphasis is put on creating an image that will get enough instagram likes. It is a way of thinking that at its core is the basis for everything wrong with the media today. What young SheHeroes need now more than ever are role models who are real, authentic and embrace the quirkiness and imperfections of life. Felicia Day is a prime example of that authenticity.
In her new memoir, You're Never Weird On The Internet (almost), Felicia tells the tale of her own childhood adolescence and life as a gamer, geek girl and internet star.
But Felicia's story is so much more than that. Her story parallels the rise of social media and the internet as well as gaming from its early days to what it is now. Felicia's story is also the story of a homeschooled child of the 80s, a young college student on a full ride at the University of Texas where she double majored in music performance and math.
It's the story of an artist trying to create her art. And more than anything it's the story of a beautifully flawed woman, being happy in her own quirky skin. Something all of us can relate to.
This is a great book for anyone, but I highly recommend it for your high school age SheHeroes. Felicia truly hits a home-run with her hilariously awkward tales that show with enough determination, the confidence to stay true to ourselves, and some good friends, we can truly overcome any obstacle and accomplish anything. Considering her list of accomplishments, she knows what she's talking about.
You're Never Weird On The Internet (almost) reminds us all to be true to ourselves and follow our dream, whatever it is. It will drive home the fact that whether we're on the internet or together in real life we are all misfits in this world together. And did I mention it will keep you laughing?
You're Never Weird On The Internet (almost) is available TODAY! You can also meet Felicia in person during her national book tour.