Not That Likeable

And Other Stories I Told Myself

De: Amanda Hamilton

Narrado por: Amanda Hamilton

Oh hello! You’ve just stumbled upon a collection of weird essays from a noob writer you didn’t know you needed in your life. In Not That Likeable: And Other Stories I Told Myself, perennial weirdo Amanda Hamilton unflinchingly chronicles her childhood exploits and coming-of-age story in all their cringey glory. (Full disclosure: there’s a lot of content about boobs, boy crushes, maxi-pads, and mean girls.)

From stories from her early entrepreneurial beginnings trying to sell tap water, her equal love for and boycott of Care Bear panties, and the time she wore garbage to school to make a (not-so) salient statement about Earth Day, nothing is too mortifying to leave her tween diaries. There’s also an essay about the first time she had sex with her high school sweetheart—she offered to redact that section in her grandmother’s advanced copy, but Grandma declined.

Anyhoo, if you’ve ever felt like an outsider or struggled to fit in, this book might just help you feel a little less alone. Not That Likeable is both a hilarious reflection on a singular childhood, and a celebration of the shared absurdity of being human.

©2022 Amanda Hamilton (P)2023 Amanda Hamilton

I am also not that likable

I met Amanda in an Uber in Arizona driving her on the way to her hotel with two other gentlemen. I bought her book on the way and was completely impressed right after the first chapter. I love that we were the same age and had similarities growing up. To understand that age from a Canadian female instead of an American male, I found it quite interesting and informative. I was able to relate to her stories about love, relationships, and her battle with herself to impress other people. It’s true some people’s sole purpose is to derail your success. It’s important to cut ties even when it’s difficult to do.