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The Diary Of A Teenage Girl Paperback – 14 Nov. 2002

by Phoeb Gloeckner (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 234 ratings
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Fifteen-year-old Minnie Glover struggles to come to terms with her feelings of personal unattractiveness, a narcissistic mother, a string of sleazy stepfathers, and her own budding sexuality. Original.
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  1. Print length
    275 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    North Atlantic Books,U.S.
  4. Publication date
    14 Nov. 2002
  5. Dimensions
    16.48 x 2.16 x 23.37 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1583940634
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1583940631
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About the Author

Phoebe Gloeckner was born in Philadelphia and raised in San Francisco. Her comics first appeared in underground publications when she was in her teens. A critically acclaimed collection of her comics, paintings, and etchings,A Child's Life and Other Stories, was published in 1998. In addition to paintings and comics, she has made award-winning short films.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books,U.S.; New edition (14 Nov. 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 275 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583940634
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583940631
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.48 x 2.16 x 23.37 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 234 ratings

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Customers find the book relatable and thought-provoking. They appreciate the comic strips and pictures that illustrate the story. The content is described as honest and raw, showing the reality of becoming a woman.

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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking. They describe it as a unique, relatable read that is part comic book and diary.

"...It's a very unique book, and I enjoyed it so much that I lost all track of time with it, reading it in two days..." Read more

"Brilliant book! After I saw the movie I had to read this book and its incredible!..." Read more

"Bought this after watching the film which is very good. The book is unique as it has comic strips in it as well, however the book at times does seem..." Read more

"Part comix part diary, this book is a semifictional account of a teenage girl growing up in San Francisco...." Read more

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Customers find the book thought-provoking and relatable. They say it's honest and raw, with insightful writings. The author is easy to empathize with and understand her situation.

"...for many years more. Minnie, despite all her flaws, is easy to empathise with, and as her situation deteriorates, I felt true despair for her...." Read more

"...I do think this is a must read for any woman as it is relateable and shows the reality of becoming a woman." Read more

"...Full of pictures and comic strips and lots of insightful writings." Read more

"Absolutely honest and raw.!!! Highly recommend to any female to read..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the comic strips in the book. They say it has a good mix of comic strips to illustrate the story.

"...There are a good mix of comic book strips inside to illustrate the story, I would highly recommend this. Plus the book came in perfect condition!" Read more

"...The book is unique as it has comic strips in it as well, however the book at times does seem to ramble...." Read more

"A really interesting read. Full of pictures and comic strips and lots of insightful writings." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Female content’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relatable and honest. It's a semifictional account of a teenage girl growing up in San Francisco.

"...is a must read for any woman as it is relateable and shows the reality of becoming a woman." Read more

"...Such an honest diary for any female to at some point relate. I then picked up the book and again even more captivated, a female secret of a book." Read more

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  • Freyr Raiker
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING read, would wholeheartedly recommend.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2016
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    An incredibly thought provoking, challenging read. It's very gripping, and the illustrations add a further dimension to the book, giving Minnie's world a real texture. It's a very unique book, and I enjoyed it so much that I lost all track of time with it, reading it in two days (bear in mind that I'm a GCSE student, the exact same age as Minnie in fact.) Minnie's self-destructive, nihilistic behaviour resonates with my generation despite being set long before many of us were born. I wouldn't draw the line at classic when describing this book, and I'm certain it will endure for many years more.
    Minnie, despite all her flaws, is easy to empathise with, and as her situation deteriorates, I felt true despair for her. On many levels, I feel that Minnie is a lot like myself, and within the context of my own mental illness, and my own bisexuality, Minnie's story meant rather a lot to me. I feel as if this book will stay with me for many, many years in my heart.
    I truly loved this book, and I think anyone, young or old (not too young obviously) could potentially gain a massive benefit from reading this.
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  • Pete
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brillaint read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2016
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    Brilliant book! After I saw the movie I had to read this book and its incredible! There are a good mix of comic book strips inside to illustrate the story, I would highly recommend this. Plus the book came in perfect condition!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2016
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    Bought this after watching the film which is very good. The book is unique as it has comic strips in it as well, however the book at times does seem to ramble. I do think this is a must read for any woman as it is relateable and shows the reality of becoming a woman.
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  • Gemma Louise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely honest and raw.!!! Highly recommend to any female to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2016
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    I first watched the movie and was captivated right from the beginning.! Such an honest diary for any female to at some point relate. I then picked up the book and again even more captivated, a female secret of a book.
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  • WAK
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book/comic hybrid
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015
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    Part comix part diary, this book is a semifictional account of a teenage girl growing up in San Francisco. It deals with some pretty heavy issues, but also is packed with good humour! The artwork is what you would expect from comix legend phoebe gloeckner.....excellent! Recommended.
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  • Jo D.
    3.0 out of 5 stars I bought this for my thirteen year old daughter after ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2016
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    I bought this for my thirteen year old daughter after reading the reviews. As soon as she opened it she gave it straight back to me saying its not appropriate! I should of took time to look through it properly first, so this book is not for all girls of this age.
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  • Birthday Hangman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2017
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    A really interesting read. Full of pictures and comic strips and lots of insightful writings.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2017
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    Amazing book, would recommend to anyone, seriously
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  • Amber Permar
    5.0 out of 5 stars More in depth than the movie
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 May 2024
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    I loved the movie as it reminded me alot of my youth and experiences. I loved the illustrations and excerpts you got in this book to. It was a fairy quick read but fun.
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  • Charlotte
    5.0 out of 5 stars Berührend, schockend
    Reviewed in Germany on 25 February 2021
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    Ein Muss für Graphic Memoir Fans.
    Für Jüngere aufgrund des doch sehr tragischen Themas eher weniger geeignet (ab 16 zu empfehlen).
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  • Vimal Menon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good.
    Reviewed in India on 5 September 2020
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    The title wasn’t available with the other sellers. Kudos on availability. And The book arrived in a great condition. It took some time to deliver. But in good shape nonethless.
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  • Keri Fulmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 2 October 2017
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    This book has a really great lesson to be learned within it. Enjoy.
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  • Paul Watkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Raw, real and relevant
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 September 2023
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    At 15, life can be very confusing, hormones run like fire, and you simply grasp at any opportunity, no matter how bad or ridiculous it may seem later. My initial thought was that this book was just a wildly fantastic novel, but then after talking to others with teen children, I realised that it is very relevant to today’s teens.

    At times it may seem to take things a little far to explore the protagonist’s thinking, but I don’t think so. I loved it. Told in a mix of prose, poetry, letters, diary entries and comics, it’s a delight to read. Highly recommended for all ages over 10
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