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 myself have only read the sample and I'm leaving my house tomorrow to buy the book. This from what I can tell relates to a lot of people, sometimes even me. I'm not going to go deep into that but know that he's honest with his words and you won't be dissapointed with this book. He goes deep into his past and some of his darkest days, and shares some things other people would never put that out in the world for a second. It's things that are relatable to many people and show many good paths instead of the bad. It's honestly heartwarming. I've enjoyed this book so far and I reccomend it.

I had to read a free sample, since I didn't want to buy it, and it was amazing, AS SOON as I started it. I am one of his fans, and even though I am a year late to reading this, I am still proud of all that he has accomplished in life. He made a book, he made a music video/song called, "Don't Wait" he has over 6,000,000 subs, and he has his own series called, "Escape The Night", and he has traveled to many places. Over all, I am REALLY proud of Joey, and he really inspired me for many things.

a few years ago my very best friend introduced joeys youtube to me and today i cant thank her enough earlier in life i faced the troubles like joey and i dont care that he is gay im just glad he is expressing himself to thousands of people, and my biggest wishes is to meet joey one day.

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.