Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded

This collection of essays by YouTube personality Hannah Hart explores issues of family, faith, love, mental health, sexuality, self-worth, friendship, and fame. The essays detail the challenges of being raised by a schizophrenic mother, having a father who won’t accept her being a lesbian due to religious belief, and being taken from her home by Child Services. Suitable for grades 10-12, students will find the collection refreshing as Hart deals with the issues with honesty, humour, and a positive spirit. Useful to illustrate personal/public personas, explore the genres of essays/journals/blogs, and inspire students’ own writing.