I Have Something To Tell You—for Young Adults: A Memoir

  • Author: Chasten Buttigieg
  • Narrator: Chasten Buttigieg
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Duration: 4:50:31
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Synopsis

WITH A FOREWORD WRITTEN AND READ BY ARIANA DEBOSE!

An instant New York Times bestseller!

The young adult adaptation of the hopeful and refreshingly candid bestselling memoir by the husband of a former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. Completely rewritten with new stories, including resources for readers, parents, and teachers.

Growing up, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg didn’t always fit in. He felt different from his father and brothers, who loved to hunt and go camping, and out of place in the rural, conservative small town where he lived. Back then, blending in was more important than feeling seen.

So, when Chasten realized he was gay, he kept that part of himself hidden away for a long, painful time. With incredible bravery, and the support of his loved ones, Chasten eventually came out—and when he did, he learned that being true to himself was the most rewarding journey of all.

Finding acceptance and self-love can seem like a tremendous challenge, but it’s never impossible. With honesty, courage, and warmth, Chasten relays his experience of growing up in America and embracing his identity, while inspiring young people across the country to do the same.

Chapters

  • 001 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Open

    Duration: 30s
  • 002 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Dedication

    Duration: 26s
  • 003 IHaveSomethingToTellYou ANoteOnLanguageInMyStory

    Duration: 01min
  • 004 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Foreword

    Duration: 04min
  • 005 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Introduction EverythingAndNothing

    Duration: 11min
  • 006 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter1 ThereAreNoSharksInLakeMichigan

    Duration: 49min
  • 007 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter2 TheButterflyEffect

    Duration: 11min
  • 008 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter3 PlayingThePart

    Duration: 19min
  • 009 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter4 IAmNotACowboy

    Duration: 08min
  • 010 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter5 CafeteriaPolitics

    Duration: 28min
  • 011 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter6 BowlingWithThePunches

    Duration: 28min
  • 012 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter7 HowDoYouSayIThinkImGayInGerman

    Duration: 42min
  • 013 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter8 Running

    Duration: 36min
  • 014 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter9 HowToSucceedInWisconsinWithoutReallyCrying

    Duration: 19min
  • 015 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Chapter10 BetweenTheSublimeAndTheRidiculous

    Duration: 20min
  • 016 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Epilogue AScoopOfAdvice

    Duration: 05min
  • 017 IHaveSomethingToTellYou Close

    Duration: 57s