His latest book, be more chill, was the first young adult novel ever chosen as a today show. Its kind of a funny story is about fifteen yearold craig who suffers from depression and after having suicidal thoughts, calls a suicide helpline and gets admitted into a psychiatric hospital. Craig is highly ambitious, spending his entire middle school career studying to get into an elite high school. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini fantastic fiction. Nov 17, 2014 its kind of a funny story this book was fantastic. Listen to its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini at. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. At nineteen, he had his first book published, teen angst. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in. Its kind of a funny story movie trailer hd youtube. 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.
This summary of its kind of a funny story includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by ned vizzini. Its a shame, though, when that wasnt the authors point. One of his most celebrated novels, its kind of a funny story, published in 2006, is based on the five days he spent in the psychiatric ward of a brooklyn hospital in 2004. Ned vizzini began writing for the new york press at the age of fifteen. Like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is det. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini waterstones. Chapter one its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself. Never have i wanted to laugh at a characters cynical humour while wanting to cry over the bleakness of his life. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Craig and bobby its kind of a funny story life path craig craig gets a lecture from bobby. The question and answer section for its kind of a funny story is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback.
Its kind of a funny story disney books disney publishing. Once there, craig realizes maybe he isnt so smart after all. Booklist praise for its kind of a funny story insightful and utterly authentic. It s kind of a funny story is a primer on the symptoms and remedial approaches to depression and other forms of mental illness. Ambitious new york city teenager craig gilner is determined to succeed at life which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. It is mostly based on the author, ned vizzinis, own experience in an adult psychiatric hospital. The twoway ned vizzini, 32, killed himself last week, his family says. Its kind of a funny story and millions of other books are available for instant access. This book just did it for me and led me to read all his other books. Having read a lot of these ya mental health books, ive started to notice this really annoying reoccurring theme of pretentiousness. Its kind of a funny story like many ambitious new york city teenagers, craig gilner sees entry into manhattans executive preprofessional high school as. American booksellers foundation for free expression. Its amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy cliches, but given its talented cast and directors, its kind of a funny story should be more than just mildly. An ambitious new student at manhattans prestigious executive preprofessional high school, craig gilner.
Buy a cheap copy of its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Thats above and beyond everything else, and its not a mental complaint its a physical thing, like its physically hard to open your mouth and. For a novel about depression, its definitely a funny story. It s kind of a funny story is a 2010 american comedydrama film written and directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, an adaptation of ned vizzini s 2006 novel of the same name. What i didnt find funny about its kind of a funny story. Its kind of a funny story is about a teen spending a week in mental institution after considering suicide.
Its kind of a funny story is a 2010 american comedydrama film written and directed by anna boden and ryan fleck, an adaptation of ned vizzinis 2006 novel of the same name. Its kind of a funny story is about 15yrold new yorker, craig gilner. Its kind of a funny story kindle edition published september 24th 2010 by disney hyperion movie tiein, kindle edition, 452 pages. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Anyone dealing with any kind of mental illness needs to read this. Its amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy cliches, but given its talented cast and directors, its kind of a. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental. Its kind of a funny story, ned vizzini 9780786851973. Its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself is the. Mar, 2015 theres nothing like reading a book about depression to bring you down. It s kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novel s narrator. The sweet and subversive debut novel by awardwinning memoirist and screenwriter ariel schrag.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 444 pages and is available in paperback format. Jun 18, 2006 its 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. Sep 03, 2012 listen to it s kind of a funny story audiobook by ned vizzini. Buy its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini from waterstones today. 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. Be more chill updates the classic nerdwhoyearnsforpopularity story by adding a scifi twist. There, isolated from the crushing pressures of school and friends, craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. Its kind of a funny story paperback bargain price, april 3, 2007. Its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini thriftbooks. In its kind of a funny story, most critics agreed that the book is believable and seems real. I found this book about a month after i had attempted suicide, and it changed my life significantly.
Craig is a highschool junior, in the gifted program, infatuated with his best friends girl. He has to work twice as hard as his classmates just to get by. In the early stages of the story, craig discusses his small circle of friends, his mostly. But once craig aces his way into manhattans executive preprofessional high school, the pressure becomes unbearable. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. And he went to go apologize to noelle, and make things right. Free download or read online its kind of a funny story pdf epub book. Jul 12, 2011 its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, 9780786851973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dec 25, 20 its kind of a funny story is about a teen spending a week in mental institution after considering suicide. Author ned vizzini set to work on this novel one week after leaving the adult psychiatric unit of a brooklyn hospital, with all the clinical details fresh in mind. Loosely based on the personal experience of author ned vizzini, it follows the story of fifteenyearold craig gilner, whose depression. Its kind of a funny story its hard to figure out why the filmmakers decided to embrace such a blunt sense of humor, taking several steps beyond reality despite hints of. Find this book add to reading list please note that. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini goodreads.
Pdf its kind of a funny story book by ned vizzini free. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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. Its kind of a funny story is a primer on the symptoms and remedial approaches to depression and other forms of mental illness. 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. Its kind of a funny story audiobook listen instantly. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books. Theres nothing like reading a book about depression to bring you down. Published in 2006, ned vizzinis its kind of a funny story confronts weighty issuesin particular, teen depression and suicidethrough an unexpected combination of dark comedy and abiding hope. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental illness or saw. 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. The book was made into a successful movie with emma roberts and zach. Its kind of a funny story was better than i was expecting.
A farewell to its kind of a funny story author the. Its 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. 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. When he realizes hes suicidal, he checks himself into the psychiatric ward of a hospital, thinking theyll. Its kind of a funny story movie tiein edition authors. Its kind of a funny story tells the story of craig gilner, a new york high school student who serves as the novels narrator. Ned vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness. It s kind of a funny story is a coming of age novel for young adults.
For teenagers who are well aware of the very real teenage issues of drugs, sex, love, and depression. The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. 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. Ned vizzini a humorous account of a new york city teenager s battle with depression and his time spent in a psychiatric hospital. Buy the paperback book its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini at indigo. Its kind of a funny story is a comingofage novel for young adults. Editions of its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini.
The film stars keir gilchrist, zach galifianakis, emma roberts, and viola davis. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are aaron, nia. I was emotionally invested and, more so, emotionally torn. 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. The book was inspired by vizzinis own brief hospitalization for depression in november 2004. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini, tk, paperback barnes. Its kind of a funny story audiobook, by ned vizzini. 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. Its kind of a funny story, book by ned vizzini paperback. 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.
Thats above and beyond everything else, and its not a mental complaint its a physical thing, like its physically hard to open your mouth and make the words come out. They dont come out smooth and in conjunction with your brain the. The red queen victoria aveyard audiobook part 1 duration. It stresses, sometimes too much, that mental illness is nobody s fault, so there s nobody to blame when someone ends up in the hospital.
It gained crossover interest after being adapted into a film that was released in 2010. It rsquo s kind of a funny story save to list other books you might like. Its kind of a funny story is a 2006 novel by american author ned vizzini. Be more chill broadway tiein by ned vizzini, paperback. Its kind of a funny story, by ned vizzini the new york times. Apr 29, 2018 it s kind of a funny story craig s depression duration. In there, he meets a whole range of patients, suffering from different mental conditions. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Naaah 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. Ned vizzini later died by suicide on december 19, 20.
In the early stages of the story, craig discusses his small circle of friends, his mostly typical childhood, and his problems with stress and depression. 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. Ned vizzini, the author of its kind of a funny story, died last week at the age of 32. Its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini booksamillion. His third book, its kind of a funny story, takes its. Aug 20, 2010 in this new york cityset comedydrama, 16yearold craig keir gilchrist of united states of tara, stressed out from the demands of being a teenager, checks himself into a mental health clinic.