147 Things

It's Sapiens for teenagers.' The Timesb>/b>b>LIFE IS WEIRD./b>b>/b>b>Nothing gives you a sense of perspective like finding out just how weird./b>I'm an extremely curious chap and with this book I wanted to share the content of my noggin, because I think these are the 147 things that have helped me through this thing we call life. Sometimes because it shows how lucky we are to be here at all, but often because I'm a moron and learned whatever lesson it taught me the hard way, and I'd like to save you the pain of making the same mistakes (I refer here to the waxing of my pubic hair).Ever wondered if first times are over-rated (hint: they are), whether you'll ever find the one (hint: there are 7 billion of us) or pondered the sheer unlikelihood of the you who is you being in the world right now? If so, then YouTube superstar and fact-obsessed, over-sharer Jim Chapman is here to explain it all - whether it's why your heart actually aches after a break-up, what's happening when you get hangry, or why people are just so plain RUDE online.Along the way, we'll find out how much fun he has when Tanya's sleep-talking and why he looked like a gangly T-rex with wonky teeth when he was a teenager. As with his videos, no subject is off-limits, as Jim lifts the lid on his life and his relationships, sharing embarrassing stories and things he's learnt along the way (trust us, the thing about kangaroos will really freak you out).

An online sensation

Vorwort
A hilariously brilliant and very personal guide to this thing we call life, from YouTube superstar Jim Chapman.

Autorentext

Jim Chapman is a vlogger, TV presenter, journalist and model. He has an online audience of over 7.5 million people.

Klappentext

'I wanted to write a book about how exceptional, fascinating and bloody strange this thing we call life is. That turned out to be exactly 147 Things. Some are deep and important, others are ridiculous and seem inconsequential, but they all have their place in my life and it wouldn't surprise me if they find a place in yours, too.

Of course, I'm a complete over-sharer so there are lots of stories about my life in here too, because these are things that have either helped me to not die, or have made existing just that little bit more manageable. This wonderful world can be pretty overwhelming at times - these are the 147 Things that keep me afloat.'