In Real Life: My Journey to a Pixelated World

Joey Graceffa

May 2015 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

A confessional, uplifting memoir from beloved YouTube personality, Joey Graceffa.

It’s not where you begin that matters. It's where you end up.

Twenty-three-year-old Joey Graceffa has captured the hearts of millions of teens and young adults through his playful, sweet, and inspirational YouTube presence (not to mention his sparkling eyes and perfect hair). Yet, Joey wasn’t always comfortable in his skin, and in this candid memoir, he thoughtfully looks back on his journey from pain to pride, self-doubt to self-acceptance.

To his fans, Joey is that best friend who always captures the brighter side of life but also isn’t afraid to get real. In the pages of his first book, he opens up about his years of struggling with family hardships and troubles at school, with cruel bullying and the sting of rejection. He tells of first loves and losses, embarrassing moments and surprising discoveries, loneliness, laughter, and life-changing forks in the road, showing us the incalculable value of finally finding and following your true passion in this world. Funny, warm-hearted, and inspiring, Joey Graceffa’s story is a welcome reminder that it’s not where you begin that matters, but where you end up.

Ratings and reviews

I had learned about Joey around three years ago, and that was the best decision of my life. I really liked how I learned more on the events that went parallel in the last few years. But the thing that got me the most was his mom. I share the some of the same experiences as he did, but at the same time not. This was incredibly raw and ultra personal, and I'm glad I had the chance to experience it in this form. I feel like Joey is like a close friend that I knew forever. Thank you so much Joey!!

Shouldn't be next to Dork Dairies books. Too "Old" for the tweens & younger children who read the Dork Dairies books. In fact put him by Woody Allen!

I read this book and it was the best book I've ever read in my entire life. Never have I had a book that I could relate to. My favorite chapter is chapter 14. No matter if he is gay or not I wouldn't care and I know that all of us, his true fans, wouldn't stop watching his videos just because he is gay. We love you Joey. Now back to the book, u gotta read this book I promise u will not be bored out of ur mind

About the author

Joey Graceffa is a leading digital creator, actor, and producer, best known for his scripted and vlog work with YouTube. He is the author of the instant New York Times bestselling memoir In Real Life: My Journey to a Pixelated World and the bestselling novels Children of Eden and its sequel Elites of Eden. In 2013, he produced and starred in his own Kickstarter–funded supernatural series, Storytellers, for which he won a Streamy Award. In 2016, he debuted Escape the Night, a “surreality” competition series for YouTube Red that returned for a third season in the summer of 2018. Joey’s other interests include a proprietary accessories/home décor line called Crystal Wolf and supporting various nonprofit organizations for literacy, children’s health and wellness, and animal welfare. To learn more about the author, visit JoeyGraceffa.com.