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A Work in Progress: A Memoir

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR/AUTOBIOGRAPHY FORBES TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF 2015 In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has l

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“Yes, life has its ups and downs. But those who learn to climb out of the downs and reach the ups will prosper.”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: struggles, Pain

“Know what you like, know what makes you happy, stick with your guns, and state it with confidence.”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: Happiness, Confidence

“I refuse to hope things will get better in the future when I have complete control over making them the best possible right here and now.”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: Choices, Life, Hope

“People are beautiful. All people, of all shapes and sizes. The fact that we are living, breathing organisms that happen to have opposable thumbs, allowing us to pick up our phones and be on it for the entire damn day, is nothing short of brilliant. What makes us even more magnificent as a species is…”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: beauty, differences, unique

“This is the only face and body you're ever going to get, so be comfortable and happy in it. Own it. Own every aspect of who you are and present it to the world with the utmost pride.”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: beauty, Self-Love, Self-Esteem

“Question: Why does life have to feel like such a struggle at times? Answer: Because without the struggle, the triumphs wouldn’t taste as sweet.”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: struggles, Success

“Girls can be athletic. Guys can have feelings. Girls can be smart. Guys can be creative. And vice versa. Gender is specific only to your reproductive organs (and sometimes not even to those), not your interest, likes, dislikes, goals, and ambitions.”

— Connor Franta, amazon.com

Tagged: gender, Goals, Creativity