Note to Self

By: Connor Franta

Narrated by: Connor Franta

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

In his New York Times best-selling memoir, A Work in Progress, Connor Franta shared his journey from small-town Midwestern boy to full-fledged Internet sensation. Exploring his past with humor and astounding insight, Connor reminded his fans of why they first fell in love with him on YouTube - and revealed to newcomers how he relates to his millions of dedicated followers.

Now, two years later, Connor is ready to bring to light a side of himself he's rarely shown on or off camera. In this diary-like look at his life since A Work in Progress, Connor talks about his battles with clinical depression, social anxiety, self-love, and acceptance; his desire to maintain an authentic self in a world that values shares and likes over true connections; his struggles with love and loss; and his renewed efforts to be in the moment - with others and himself.

Told through short essays, letters to his past and future selves, and poetry, Note to Self is a raw, in-the-moment look at the fascinating interior life of a young creator turning inward in order to move forward.

©2017 Connor Franta (P)2017 Simon & Schuster Audio

Blown

This book is for every teenager. Even if you think that teenagers do not have important problems, you are naive. Humans develop their first real problems around that age. Ignoring them will affect you later in life. Sexuality is an essential topic you should figure out yourself, because if you dont you will be confused forever. Depression is a very very serious topic and is actually common (even if you don't believe so). Connor talks about all that, through experience and theory he developed. And let me tell you that he is one of the most down to earth people you will ever hear. He is very very bright and you will actually be surprised by the way he talks about these topics.
You need to here this right now. I loved every second of it and I was very very sad when it ended. I want to hear more of this dude's philosophy. I want to be his apprentice. I want him to just talk and talk and talk to me. About anything. He makes everything so interesting, but gives seriousness when its due. He doesn't take lightly subjects that are actually serious.
You won't regret this.
PS: His voice is very very cute, so you will enjoy a "date" for 2 hours with this hottie.

New Favorite Book

Connor is a phenomenal author, and an amazing person. I loved every word of it!

An excellent depiction of life's raw emotion

What made the experience of listening to Note to Self the most enjoyable?

Let's be honest, I'm not Connor's core audience. I'm an older, generation X gay male who has gone through personal struggles young on in my life. My journey included losing my mother to early onset Alzheimer's and the battle of that started when she was only 47. As she fought the disease, I stood by her side during my 20's, missing out on the common growth of a 20 year old. So, while I cannot relate to the pain of a broken heart of a romantic relationship at this age, I have enough to appreciate how difficult it is to share pain with others. Connor has this incredible gift with words that allows you to feel what it was like in the heart wrenching time and allows you to connect with him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

As Connor described his relationship ending, you could tell it was genuine. You could still hear the rawness of pain in his voice that no one other than the person who experienced it could do justice. I believe one of Connor's greatest gifts is that he can take his experience and make them feel it too.

Any additional comments?

Great job on this just second book. You sound like a seasoned author already. I look forward to the next one and hope some time you take a stab at fiction. I would love to see what stories you could come up with!

Fantastic

An absolutely wonderful & inspiring story. I would recommend this book to everyone. It was my first time reading book by Connor, and I liked it so much that I will most likely get his next book if he decides to write another.

love love love

I love Connor. this boom was so incredible to read. everything about this book was just so intimate and different. I felt like he was reading it directly to me. it was awesome. I highly recommend listening.

Amazing book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Very much so

What was one of the most memorable moments of Note to Self?

Chapter 53

Have you listened to any of Connor Franta’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This one has more of an emotional experience

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

I don't usually write a review, but here goes..

Connor was amazing, simply put, and I'm glad he was the one narrating it, the story had what I seeked, it captivated me, and it feels like Connor was sitting there talking with me, so that's a plus, YO the editors and people who helped, YOU DID GREAT :)

wow!

all around awesome book. really enjoyed listening. al although I couldn't fully understand the depression level that was described I did try to. really enjoyed the book

amazing

whelk I've been a fan since he was in o2l and he's my inspiration and this book is amazing

Phenomenal!

Reading or in this case listening to a book and knowing the words are important and real and the images blossoming in my imagination are even more important cause it's my mind that allows the words to come to life. I'm beyond amazing at how phenomenal of an author Connor is. From A Work in Progress to Note to Self I can't help but be amazed at how much he has grown. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I absolutely loved it!

Note to Connor

This book is just extraordinary. Made me smile, made me cry, made me question myself. Definitely worth reading/listening to it. I hope that everything he wants for the future is going to happen! <3
Ig: isthatmike

IM SO PROUD OF CONNOR

HE PUT SO MUCH EFFORT IN THIS BOOK AND ITS SO AMAZING AND HEARTWARMING IM SO GLAD TO CALL HIM MY IDOL

a fan of Con or not - u should read it.

the book is so personal that it only borderlines on names - there's no names. there's a lot of honesty, wonderful and short poems, suggestions, explanations and advices. you need to hear/read the chapter 43 if you're struggling with mental health. I don't like audiobooks, but listening to NTS is like having Connor beside you and listening to him talking to you.
definitely and highly recommended.
to the ones who claim it's all about his break up - it's not.

moved by such a moving book

being honest with yourself is an uneasy thing but luckily you can always do it.

Wow

Literally didn’t think I could relate to so many different things in one book. Amazing.

Beautiful

I always love listening connor franta's life stories and confidence boosting words of wisdom.
after listening to this im motivated to do better by the world and myself.

Really rather excellent

This was about the most real, relatable 3 and a half or so hours I’ve heard / experienced in a long while. Terrifically written, whimsically read and a beautifully honest insight into life as a young LGBTQ+ person - to add a cliché, I’m a better person for having listened. Thank you 👌☝️

unabashedly honest

I was hooked from the first chapter to the last. you can feel the extreme vulnerability in his voice and it truly moved me.

Like a peak in his mind

I really loved listening to this book, so much so, that I finished it in one evening. Intrigued by it's story and the great way that Connor tells you his feelings, his thoughts, his fears. The way he gives you a small but significant peak into his everyday life and all his struggles. And the way he tries to help you on your path of life by telling you the things he has learned from his own experiences. Reflecting on his past and looking forward into the future, whilst living in the present. This book leaves you with a lot to think about, to reflect upon and to use in your own everyday life. I highly recommend this book for people of all ages, as I think everyone can benefit from listening to this book

Stunning

I absolutely love this book and it has become my bible. Highly recommended to anyone 💚