Cal with all his intensity was a nice character that honestly annoyed me too much from time to time.

These are small oasis for those who need an escape of this highly censored society. This makes them feel comprehended and help them see that they are not alone. The approach to sexuality is done without many details in a sense that it does not get vulgar, so stop asking if it is “clean” because young adults need to see themselves reflected in the work of authors. As a master in Digital Marketing and Social Media, I can see modern topics that this generation can understand and aspire to be, from Influencing exposure to followers to managing one’s brand in the many endeavors of finding the perfect niche to where develop and exploit one’s creativity. Not only is this book dealing with typical topics of what comes next after school or even how to find one’s path, like any other coming of age story, but gives a modern approach on how to use social media to propel your life goals. If this book does not resonate with this generation, I am not sure what will. The Gravity of Us is simple the story that all teenage boys or girls of a millennial age or even younger should read to understand that with hard work everything is possible. When reading do you ever feel like an accomplice? Includes an About the Audiobook conversation between Phil Stamper and producer Diane McKiernan The Shooting Stars TV show is brought to life with a full cast featuring:ĭorothy Dillingham Blue as Donna Szleifer

But when secrets about the program are uncovered, Cal must find a way to reveal the truth without hurting the people who have become most important to him.Įxpertly capturing the thrill of first love and the self-doubt all teens feel, debut author Phil Stamper is a new talent to watch. As the frenzy around the mission grows, so does their connection. But when his pilot father is selected for a highly publicized NASA mission to Mars, Cal and his family relocate from Brooklyn to Houston and are thrust into a media circus.Īmidst the chaos, Cal meets sensitive and mysterious Leon, another 'Astrokid', and finds himself falling head over heels - fast. Teen boys find love when their parents' NASA mission uproots their lives in this sweet debut perfect for Adam Silvera fans.Īs a successful social media journalist with half a million followers, 17-year-old Cal is used to sharing his life online.

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