High School
Ratings13
Average rating4.1
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Ratings13
Average rating4.1
NOW AN 8-EPISODE FREEVEE TELEVISION SERIES! — From the iconic musicians Tegan and Sara comes a memoir about high school, detailing their first loves and first songs in a compelling look back at their humble beginnings. High School is the revelatory and unique coming-of-age story of Sara and Tegan Quin, identical twins from Calgary, Alberta, who grew up at the height of grunge and rave culture in the nineties, well before they became the celebrated musicians and global LGBTQ icons we know today. While grappling with their identity and sexuality, often alone, they also faced academic meltdown, their parents’ divorce, and the looming pressure of what might come after high school. Written in alternating chapters from both Tegan's and Sara’s points of view, the book is a raw account of the drugs, alcohol, love, music, and friendship they explored in their formative years. A transcendent story of first loves and first songs, High School captures the tangle of discordant and parallel memories of two sisters who grew up in distinct ways even as they lived just down the hall from each another. This is the origin story of Tegan and Sara.
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If you are now or were ever a fan of Tegan and Sara, then I highly recommend this book. I didn't grow up female, Canadian, gay, talented, or with an identical twin, but I could still relate to a lot of the stories. Especially since they grew up around the same era as I did. This book and the new album have completely re-ignited my love for them.
High School by Tegan and Sara Quin was a unique experience. I chose the audiobook because it is not only read by the talented twin sisters, but it also includes songs they recorded in their home before they made it to the big time. If you're a fan of the indie duo, it's exciting to hear their ideas blossom and grow as they tell their story.
Right out of the gate, I was enamored with the honest and blunt approach to the book. Nothing is held back as they explain and delve deep into their parents' separation, drugs, friends, sexuality, and more. It places you in their bedroom as the youngsters discover a guitar, write their first song, play it in front of friends, and ultimately transition to larger local events. I've read a few other books that go into depth about bands and their struggles and successes, but this one was the most raw and forthcoming. It feels much more personal and down-to-earth than their more ‘written' counterparts. VH1's behind the music, this is not.
Even if you do not know the band or are interested in the music they play, it has some important messages and will give you that nostalgic feel of growing up and the difficulties that arise as you try to find your place in the world.
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