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Mental illness is not something to dismiss, its life threatening, and this book showcases this in such an amazing way which needs to. It s so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself craig thinks to himself. I was emotionally invested and, more so, emotionally torn. During craigs five day stay at the hospital he observes and interacts with the other patients. Craig gilner craig is the narrator and protagonist in it s kind of a funny story. It s kind of a funny story 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. What i didnt find funny about its kind of a funny story. Ned vizzini began writing for the new york press at the age of fifteen. The book was made into a successful movie with emma roberts and zach. Read it s kind of a funny story by ned vizzini available from rakuten kobo.

If youre still reading, ill explain its kind of a funny story is a very good book and a sensitive, illuminating portrayal of mental illness. Dec 25, 20 its kind of a funny story is about a teen spending a week in mental institution after considering suicide. When craig gilner, a sixteenyear old piece of social wallpaper, attempts and fails to jump off the brooklyn bridge, he admits himself into a mental hospital. It rsquo s kind of a funny story save to list other books you might like. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental illness or saw. All he does is sleep in his bed and when it is time for lunch he has his food brought to him in his room. Its kind of a funny story 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults.

Its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself craig thinks to himself. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story by prince mclean on prezi. Craig gilner is bicycling up to the entrance of a mental health clinic. A farewell to its kind of a funny story author the. Book rating 26 narrator rating its kind of a funny story. At nineteen, he had his first book published, teen angst. Parents need to know that it s kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzinis five days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital.

The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as the ticket to his future. A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward. Vizzini manages to capture the heart and the pain that is. Apr 03, 2007 like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as the ticket to his future. Its kind of a funny story ist ein 2006 erschienener roman des usamerikanischen schriftstellers ned vizzini. Sep 25, 2010 like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as the ticket to his future. But once craig aces his way into manhattans executive preprofessional high school, the pressure becomes unbearable. Mar, 2015 just be warned that the book kind of spoils itself on the last page. Nov 17, 2014 it s kind of a funny story this book was fantastic. Its kind of a funny story ned vizzini, in my opinion, is one of the best teen fiction writers and this book is him at his very best. This bright 16yearold is stressed out from the demands of being a teenager. Unfortunately, the youth wing is closed, so he must spend his mandated fiveday stay with adults.

In the five days he spends in psychiatric care, craig connects with some of the other patients and learns who his true friends are, how to recenter himself, and that. The main character, a 15yearold high school student under a ton of adolescent pressure, checks himself into a psychiatric. Jul 18, 2017 it s kind of a funny story was written by ned vizzini and it s about a fifteen year old boy called craig who struggles with anxiety and depression. Argenon hospital dawn craig locks his bike to a rack in front of an illuminated emergency room sign. Stressed by adolescence, 16yearold craig gilner keir gilchrist checks himself into a mentalhealth clinic.

In the case of this book, the protagonist is craig ginter. Although it takes place over a short period of time, it s kind of a funny story is a coming of age novel in which a young person has experiences that move him or her from childhood to adulthood or into a greater sense of maturity. It s kind of a funny story ned vizzini exposition ned vizzini introduces the main chracter craig and the mental state he is in. Mar 20, 2017 drew gasparini returns to his beloved feinsteins54 below to share its kind of a funny story, a musical about the simpler things in life. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads. Determined to succeed at lifewhich means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right jobcraig studies night and day to ace the entrance exam, and does. Find this book add to reading list please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. Craig gilner is 15 years old, and suffers from depression. Still, thats a forgivable offense, given how much empathy exists in it s kind of a funny story. Although it takes place over a short period of time, its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel in which a young person has experiences that move him or her from childhood to adulthood or into a greater sense of maturity. Now having seen the movie, my general assessment from the read alone is confirmed this version of story is lacking. It s kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. Its kind of a funny story movie tiein edition by ned vizzini and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high sc.

The stress becomes unbearable and craig stops eating and sleepinguntil, one night, he nearly kills himself. Anyone dealing with any kind of mental illness needs to read this. Mar 21, 2006 it s kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting. I am always updating, changing and developing my blog to the best of my abilities so i hope you find something here for you. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. It was entertaining and provided some insight into how one teen viewed being institutionalized. Listen to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini at. Ned vizzini, the author of it s kind of a funny story, died last week at the age of 32. Drew gasparini returns to his beloved feinsteins54 below to share its kind of a funny story, a musical about the simpler things in life. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times. The extreme stresses of attending his new school, executive preprofessional high school, in manhattan, and all his friends getting through life so much easier than him, he is stuck with only his thoughts, and they arent good. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det.

He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. Never have i wanted to laugh at a characters cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. Jul 12, 2011 it s kind of a funny story is a great read. Filled with issues that plague a large number of teens today, the author has managed to take sensitive topics and deal with them in a humorous way that never seems disrespectful.

Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20. Ned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weeklys top ten books for 2004. Its kind of a funny story was written by ned vizzini and its about a fifteen year old boy called craig who struggles with anxiety and depression. It s kind of a funny story npr coverage of it s kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. This book just did it for me and led me to read all his other books as well, theyre so good. Loosely based on the personal experience of author ned vizzini, it follows the story of fifteenyearold craig gilner, whose depression and decision to end his life lands him in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. Sep 03, 2012 ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at lifewhich means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job. The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association. Jan 02, 2015 it s kind of a funny story ned vizzini, in my opinion, is one of the best teen fiction writers and this book is him at his very best. Just be warned that the book kind of spoils itself on the last page. The book received recognition as a 2007 best book for young adults from the american library association a film adaptation, directed by anna boden and.

Its kind of a funny story ned vizzini exposition ned vizzini introduces the main chracter craig and the mental state he is in. Naaahned is also the author of be more chill, the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show book club pick, as well as one of entertainment weeklys top ten books for 2004. He started having symptons a few weeks after starting highschool at executive preprofessional, a very. On a particular night he has a suicidal episode which gets him checked into hospital and spending time in adult psychiatric. Having read a lot of these ya mental health books, ive started to notice this really annoying reoccurring theme of pretentiousness, so it was nice to find one thats a bit more downtoearth with a main character who just seems like an average guy who anybody can identify with. Ned vizzini by amongtheshadows you can call me mell. Jun 18, 2006 it s kind of a funny story may seem like an odd title for a book with such weighty themes as adolescent depression and suicidal ideation, until you recall the last time you burst out laughing. Craig gilner craig is the narrator and protagonist in its kind of a funny story. The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly.

Its the story of 15yearold craig, a high school freshman who collapses under the pressures of a demanding school, sexual desire, jealousy, and party drugs. Parents need to know that this irreverent dramedy based on writer neil vizzinis young adult novel its kind of a funny story which costars offbeat comedian zach galifianakis and former tween star emma roberts will likely appeal to teens thanks to its relatable take on how overwhelming life and expectations can be when youre in high school. But apparently someone does think it s a big deal because here i am. Loosely based on the personal experience of author ned vizzini, it follows the story of fifteenyearold craig gilner, whose depression and decision to end his life lands him in the adult psychiatric unit of a. Parents need to know that its kind of a funny story deals with teen depression and suicide, and is based on author ned vizzinis five days in the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital. Read its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini available from rakuten kobo. Jun 18, 20 this feature is not available right now. The book and movie its kind of a funny story highlight a teenagers journey through depression. Its a shame, though, when that wasnt the authors point. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in.

It delivers with fascinating detours into the mind of a teenager living in a world defined by accomplishments with a capital a, when, really, it s accomplishment enough to be able to live a little, laugh a little, and embrace the flawed nature of. Its kind of a funny story npr coverage of its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. It s the story of 15yearold craig, a high school freshman who collapses under the pressures of a demanding school, sexual desire, jealousy, and party. Ned vizzini, the author of its kind of a funny story, died last week at.

I liked it, but its not the kind of book id like to find myself reading often. With keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, dana devestern. Theres nothing like reading a book about depression to bring you down. But apparently someone does think its a big deal because here i am. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. It s kind of a funny story movie tiein edition by ned vizzini and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It s kind of a funny story is a coming of age novel for young adults.