Originally I was going to write up my review – after finally reading Shane Dawson’s book (Why did I not read it sooner?!) – and also touch on the subject of his most recent controversy. However, I have realized it’s not my place, especially with the content of this blog, to tear apart “gossip”. What I will say is – while I do not know Shane, and even when people DO know someone there is no way of knowing what they are capable of, the information being presented is not evidence to the claim about Shane that has been circulation. This nature of this claim is something I have seen affect so many people I care about, so I am not one to outright say, “No, that’s impossible!” … because so often times it’s the impossible ones; your teacher, your pastor, your relative that can violate one in such a horrible way. Knowing about Shane’s past, I’m sure he knows this. That being said, I don’t think it’s true, and I think we all need to be a bit more careful about gossiping when we don’t know the facts.
Now, onto something lighter: First of all, if you’re a bit sensitive to language and offensive humor, this is NOT the book for you. I know some may be surprised that I adore Shane Dawson and his style of humor, but I do. I’ve followed him for YEARS. Literally still no idea why I haven’t finished reading this book sooner! Life, I guess?
What I love most about this book is it’s not just some humor-filled script. It’s a real book with real experiences. Shane talks about everything: eating disorders, religion, bullying, following your dreams, sexuality, and so forth. He handles each subject in a way that balances his humor and the serious tone of each matter. You’re not weighed down with sadness while reading about Shane’s struggles with bulimia – just like his videos, he covers up the darkness with humor. I appreciate that about him, because it’s something I often find myself doing whether it’s mental health or Lupus symptoms. Jokes make life easier.
If you’re wanting an easy read that will literally make you LOL – you should definitely check out this book! I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I also highly recommend checking out Shane’s video’s on YouTube and his movie Not Cool. While my favorite are his conspiracy videos, everything he films is pretty hilarious. So here’s one to check out & you’re welcome.
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