Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded

Hannah Hart

Oct 2016 · HarperCollins

About this ebook

The comedian and Internet star shares her experiences with family, sexuality, mental health, friendship & love in this New York Times–bestselling memoir.

The wildly popular YouTube personality, star of Food Network’s I Hart Food, and author of the New York Times–bestseller My Drunk Kitchen is back! This time, she’s stirring up memories and tales from her past.

By combing through the journals that Hannah has kept for much of her life, this collection of narrative essays deliver a fuller picture of her life, her experiences, and the things she’s figured out about family, faith, love, sexuality, self-worth, friendship and fame.

Revealing what makes Hannah tick, this sometimes cringe-worthy, poignant collection of stories is sure to deliver plenty of Hannah’s wit and wisdom, and hopefully encourage you to try your hand at her patented brand of reckless optimism.

With a New Afterword by the Author

“By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Hannah Hart’s new book is a roaring, beautiful, and profoundly human account of an extraordinary life.” —John Green

“Hannah shares her truth with an honesty that is inspiring—one that makes me believe her when she says that it’s going to get better or that laughter is just around the corner or that you aren’t alone.” —Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy

“The topics are grim, but there is kindness in her story, and, most significantly, humor. Fans will be pleased that other stars such as comedian Grace Helbig make guest appearances, and, like a true role model, Hart uses her platform to raise awareness of the shortcomings of the current U.S. medical system in treating mental health.” —Publishers Weekly

Ratings and reviews

Fantastic book! But I recommend it with a warning, be careful when you start reading because you might not stop reading until you've reached the end and suddenly it's many hours later than you started. This book took me to emotional highs and lows and spoke to my h(e)art . It was not only well written and drew me in but it also inspired me as well. It was real, it felt like reading someone's journal but not in an intrusive way, but rather that I was invited to it. I appreciate Hannah's willingness to be vulnerable, I think it's what made the book so thoroughly enjoyable.

I picked this up because I recently became a fan of My Drunk Kitchen and of its creator, Hannah Hart. Reading this book is like listening to Hart in person. It is thoughtful and real while also being accessable and full of delightful puns and wit.

Couldn't put it down. Mostly I read to make myself sleepy but that did not happen here. 0 stars on that account. However, as a longtime fan I am now even more amazed by this woman and all she has accomplished in the face of such steep odds and difficult circumstances. Her dogged determination is an inspiration and I am grateful for the chance to know her better.

About the author

Hannah Hart is an author, digital influencer, philanthropist, actress, and producer. She is the New York Times bestselling author of My Drunk Kitchen, and the creator and star of the popular and award-winning YouTube series My Drunk Kitchen.Named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Hannah has led a discussion about millennial engagement with President Obama at the White House, and she is founder of the Have a Hart Day initiative, which encourages young leaders to volunteer in their communities. She has coproduced and starred in three films: the independent comedy Camp Takota with fellow YouTubers Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart, the reboot of 70’s cult classic Electra Woman andDyna Girl, and the comedy film Dirty30. Hannah lives in Los Angeles and is starting to like it there.