You're Not Special

A (Sort-of) Memoir

By: Meghan Rienks

Narrated by: Meghan Rienks

In her first-ever (sort of) memoir, the beloved actor and YouTube sensation gets personal about everything from mental health to drunken debaucheries with this “brave, behind-the-webcam look at self-discovery” (Kirkus Reviews).

As an only child raised in a town of less than 8,000 people and without a Starbucks in sight, Meghan Rienks has always been pretty good at entertaining herself. Then one day—cue the dramatic voiceover—her life changed forever.

In 2010, Meghan was diagnosed with mononucleosis. Mono is basically just a really bad case of the flu, right? Wrong. To a party crazed sixteen-year-old, mono is social suicide. More than anything, it’s just plain boring. So, Meghan opened up her MacBook, used the webcam for something other than a bad Andy Warhol–style photobooth session, and recorded her first YouTube video. Since then, Meghan has shared the ups and downs of her life with the internet, documenting her teenage years for the whole world to see.

Now that she’s (mostly) through her awkward stage, Meghan’s here to tell you that it gets better. You’re not alone in the thoughts you think. Sometimes a bad hair day feels worse than a punch in the gut and asking a boy out seems about as difficult as achieving that perfect dewy glow. But despite what you’ve been told, your problems are not unique, and somebody else has felt the way you feel right at this very moment.

You’re not special. But you’re also not alone on the bumpy road to adulthood.

You’re incredible

What an incredible way of sharing your story. I’m in awe of your strength and courage through all your years and writing all of this.
Congrats on an exceptional book!
P.s. it made me cry multiple times

Incredibly uplifting

A brutally honest and uplifting book about growing up and finding your way in life in spite of all hardships. Very self aware, no sugar coating and overall great storytelling. Definitely worth the wait.

Meghan, I’ve watched your content for years and I want to thank you for sharing your experience and advice. I really enjoyed this book. ♥️

10/10

This is truly such and amazing book and story. All women and girls should read this. These things need to be said and they need to be heard. So grateful to Meghan for writing this and you should be so proud of yourself for doing it.

Thank You Meghan.

Incredible. Raw. You put it all out there, and you did it elegantly. I loved the entire thing, and it made me feel every emotion across the board. You are so brave.

P.s. Mats did fantastic.

Incredible heartwarming book

Meghan is so fun and amazing to listen to, even when her story broke my heart. Everyone needs to listen/read this book. You’re welcome