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Ned vizzini ned vizzini writes about the weird, funny, and sometimes mortifying moments that made up his teen years. It is about teens and it discusses suicide, sex, drugs and more, but it is a great book with an important message. Jul 12, 2011 its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, 9780786851973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thats above and beyond everything else, and its not a mental complaint its a physical thing, like its physically hard to open your mouth and make the words come out. Parents need to know that its kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzinis five days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. Free download or read online be more chill pdf epub book. Brooklyn street night craig gilner 16, handsome, but awkward glides on his bike.
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