And Other Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself
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"This book is hilarious and that bitch made me laugh out loud."--Chelsea Handler A chaotically joyous collection of essays from one of the original influencers and the internet's sweetheart, Bretman "The Baddest" Rock. Hilarious and earnest, this collection of essays, drawings, recipes, how-tos and never-before-seen photos goes far beyond what we know of Bretman Rock from social media. Who is Bretman Rock Sacayanan behind the screen and how did he become the original superstar influencer and today's beloved best friend of the internet? You're That Bitch welcomes you into Bretman Rock's world--from how his childhood in the Philippines, his family, Filipino culture, and being a first-generation immigrant helped shape him into who he is today. Peek into how Bretman became a social media sensation at the precocious age of 14, balancing living a glamorous jet-setting lifestyle on weekends while still serving lunch at his school's cafeteria, running as a varsity track-star, and making honor roll during the week. With his signature honesty, this is an unfiltered and unprecedented look at what it means to be one of the first digital celebrities and that bitch---from dealing with cancel culture, drama and heartbreak, to what it means to love yourself and your community. From the funniest and undeniably cutest person on the internet, this is a book for the weirdos and for the bad bitches . . . this book is for you!
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Being Fil-Am, my mother and her siblings were born in the Philippines, their mother tongue is Tagalog. Her family moved to Hawai'i similar to Bretman's family. However, my mom, aunts, and uncles forgot Tagalog after being scolded by white people to learn English. They shed most aspects of their culture to assimilate into white society. It makes me devastated but this book inspired me to get back in touch with my lost Filipina roots.
This book helped me introduce my auntie to Bretman and his online presence. She found videos of Bretman talking about the Philippines and was able to share glimpses of her childhood with me. We're now talking more about what her life was like and reconnecting on a deeper ancestral level now that I have a larger appreciation and interest. Thank you, Bretman.