by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I'm a one man guy is me. I'm sorry, but what Ethan did was shoplifting, plain and simple. Alek says little more about Ethan than how cool and good-looking he thinks Ethan is. And I couldn't have been happier with this read. One of my favorite things is how much of the story revolves around food. A great read which captures sexual orientation and cultural expectations in an entertaining way. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Welcome back. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. There's a problem loading this menu right now. OMG deals with fairly archetypal young adult fiction topics (internal conflict, oppression, one's own desires vs those of family/society), but Barakiva writes in such an incisive way that never does the word 'cliche' come to mind; what makes this novel stand out is its unfailing consistency in never patronising the reader nor the themes apparent in the book. And if you don’t want to be spoiled, turn around for I shall spoil, but if you don’t care then do continue on. Alek Khederian deals bravely and inspiringly with the perils of learning to love your family, to love someone else, and most of all, to love yourself.” ―Eleanor Bergstein, novelist and screenwriter of the film Dirty Dancing. I don't know why I'm a one man guy. First, One Man Guy: Meet Alek Khederian and his very Armenian-American family. And other folks to pull them through. Don’t miss it.” ―E. 'One Many Guy' will be a hard book to forget. What an excellent YA novel!! We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. … But I just couldn’t. (I imagine that despite not having a name ending in "-ian" the author is Armenian himself - the little digs at Armenian culture sound like inside jokes. Also, it is a love ode to New York City (which as a Left Coaster I'm kinda, well, over). If you are from the suburbs of New Jersey, or love New York City, the music of Rufus Wainwright, falling in love, summer, tennis, or even a single Armenian, I think you will enjoy my book. Even if you're not gay, not Armenian, don't live anywhere near New Jersey, you'll still relate to this book and connect deeply to all the characters. Unable to add item to List. [While milling around a Barnes & Noble, Ethan takes an expensive looking book, carries it around for a while, and then proceeds a cashier to return it, claiming it was a gift and he didn't have a receipt. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. And they'll recognize I'm a one man guy. Fast Download Speed ~ Commercial & Ad Free. You can’t run away from life, your problems, or puberty…. Alek doesn't say anything about it which I found inconsistent with his character. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. All in all, whis would have been a book I would have found very cute and endearing when I was in 8/9th grade. It will give you all the cute feelings and make you want to hug both protagonists. At times the story did feel a little twee or pat. People meditate. However, the scenario unfolds neatly where Alek is left alone for a few days having established a bond of friendship with Ethan and their adventures in NYC; so much better than life in New Jersey! “A romantic comedy with Armenian flair... Don’t miss it.” … Everything uust seemed very stilted and simple. "One Man Guy" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III. Thirteen yeads old and I haven't read of better yet and the simple romances could have satisfy me. We cannot guarantee that every book is in the library! Hold My Hand is the must-read sequel for those who met Alek and Ethan in One Man Guy. Alek Khederian should have guessed something was wrong when his parents took him to a restaurant. . One Man Guy was named to the Rainbow List, Equality Family Council Reading List. I'm a one man kind of a guy. He was born in Haifa, Israel and grew up in the suburbs of Central New Jersey, which were much scarier. [ HC. One Man Guy Lyrics. One Man Guy is one of those books I wish I had loved more than I did. Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything—and most of all, yourself—like you never have before. I loved this story. Library- overdrive Young Adult - Audiobook...narrated by. I really enjoyed reading about their family dynamic, and learning more about what made them act the way they do. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This book is one of my favorites for a light, easy read that will still make me feel things. Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything—and, most of all, yourself--like you never have before. A joy to read with likable characters. The Khederian family felt very real to me. They'll recognize just what I stand for and what I just can't stand. . Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2017. I'm referring to the part about the trains moving opposite directions part, Best YA Fiction with GLBTQQI themes / characters, One Man Guy by Michael Barakiva - Starting 10th July, October 2014 BotM - One Man Guy *spoilers*. Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything—and, most of all, yourself--like you never have before. In Order to Read Online or Download One Man Guy Full eBooks in PDF, EPUB, Tuebl and Mobi you need to create a Free account. However, there is clearly lots of love. I'm not going to lie, some of the dialogue does feel a little stilted or sounds like an adult trying to talk like a kid, but it in no way detracts from my enjoyment of the story. A heartfelt, laugh-out-loud-funny story of romance, family, and self-discovery. We’d love your help. Some parts of it was cute, but mostly I found it to be cheesy, or cringy. First was Ethan. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Something went wrong. I now feel like an honorary Armenian! Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything - and, most of all, yourself - like you never have before. He is a graduate of Vassar College and the Juilliard School, an avid cook and board-game player, and a soccer player with the New York Ramblers. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Please try your request again later. I strongly recommend One Man Guy. Did music swell and fireworks explode and did you think to yourself,'This is what a kiss is supposed to feel like? Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything—and, most of all, yourself--like you never have before. Oh how I enjoyed this book. I got this book from Russell for Christmas. One Man Guy - Rufus Wainwright I'm gonna bathe and shave And dress myself and eat solo every night Unplug the phone, sleep alone Stay away out of sight Sure it's kind of lonely Yeah it's sort of sick Being your own one and only Is a dirty selfish trick Like so many books about young people, "One Man Guy" demonstrates the vital eternal values of friendship, loyalty and integrity even where the main characters are 14 and 16. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Additionally, interwoven into the narrative are interesting cultural insights and pieces of Armenian history which and enrich the events of the novel and truly lead the reader into to Alek's world. One Man Guy is an enchanting romance about pubescent homosexual fantasies that will help your child explore their own sexual identity. From the author of One Man Guy, Hold My Hand is a funny, smart, relatable take on the joy and challenges of teenage love, the boundaries of forgiveness, and what it really means to be honest. His son, Rufus Wainwright recorded a cover version of "One Man Guy" for his 2001 album Poses. This was a fast cute YA read. He is a graduate of Vassar College and the Juilliard School, an avid cook and board-game player, and a soccer player with the New York Ramblers. And before long, it seems like Ethan wants to be more than friends. One thing that distinguishes this novel from other LGBT YA novels is the protagonist's deeply entrenched sense of ethnic/cultural identity. Garou (ガロウ, Garō; Viz: Garo) is a villain, a martial arts prodigy, the self-proclaimed "Hero Hunter," and a major adversary of the Hero Association and Monster Association. And then the next day was worse, And when you walked up to me at that ice cream machine, I just felt myself crumble inside. 15/16?) One of my favorite things is how much of the story revolves around food. I picked this book up because the book description promised humor and romance, and I love humor and romance. Alek has never thought about having a boyfriend―he’s barely ever had a girlfriend―but maybe it’s time to think again. This used to be a train track that would deliver milk, meat, produce, and raw and manufactured goods into the city. Trying to find the inner you. I learned a lot about the Armenian culture. The Armenian food described sounded delicious. Some spoilers in this review, so if you haven't read the book you may not want to read it. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I came for the gay relationship, but stayed for the Armenian culture. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $14.33 Shipping to Chile. Always was through and through. . And so swoonworthy! So many good things here. Some books are like five point essays, too perfect in form to feel inspirational. G People meditate, hey that's just great C trying to find the D inner you. . We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Michael Barakiva is an Armenian/Israeli theater director and writer who splits his time between the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan and Ithaca, NY with his husband, Rafael. I'm happy that the most action we got in this book was kissing because I thought Alek was too young at 14 for anything more. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. It spent over a year as Goodreads #1 LGBTQ YA Novel and was named as one of Barnes and Nobles’ Perfect Valentine’s Day YA Novels 2017 list. I don't know, some of the dialoge seemed like it was taken straight out of a cliche hollywood rom con. This book is full of contracts between our hero and his friends and his overly strict family. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2010 CD release of Best Of Rounder Records - Essential Recordings: One Man Guy on Discogs. He's so young but so wise. Becky was a great bes. Alek's Armenian-ness is important but it's mentioned so much (practically every other page) that it almost seems as though it's the only thing that matters, and the only thing that made him even a little unique. I'm glad we got to see more from Nik, Alek's older brother, because I was intrigued by him at the beginning and didn't know much about him for awhile. A sweet coming of age story about a young man from an Armenian family. And what I know is true. Farrar. And what I just can't stand. Sure enough, the book was accurate as advertised. He is a former disciple of Bang but was expelled from his dojo for going on a rampage.7 Because of his fascination with monsters, he is commonly called the "Human Monster. One Man Guy, with an apt acronym of OMG, is amazing; it really, truly is. This book is full of contracts between our hero and his friends and his overly strict family. As the author of this book, I really had to give it five stars, now didn't I? From May 2005. It was a little too try hard. Bravo. Please try again. I'm a one man guy is me. Don’t miss it.” ―E. Ethan is everything Alek wishes he were: confident, free-spirited, and irreverent. From the first page to the last, we're thrust into this world of Alek, an LGBT teen finding himself, and it's all just so well written and developed I couldn't help but fall in love. G one man guy when the C sun goes down G i'll whistle me a one man D tune. [Verse 1] People will know when they see this show. Great mother/daughter buddy read. So, the last two YA/LGBT books I’ve read have been wonderful. A must read for young people in particular. The kind of a guy I am. One Man Guy is an enchanting romance about pubescent homosexual fantasies that will help your child explore their own sexual identity. A sweet coming of age story about a young man from an Armenian family. Adorbs. They'll recognize just what I stand for. Actual rating is 4.5 stars, rounded up for the joy this book gave me. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Alek Khederian should have guessed something was wrong when his parents took him to a restaurant. The kind of a guy I am. But he never could’ve predicted that he’d meet someone like Ethan. An Electronic Advanced Reader Copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review. ), What an excellent YA novel!! It originally appeared on his 1985 studio album I'm Alright, and was included on his 2009 compilation album Essential Recordings: One Man Guy. . and it's entertaining.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Barakiva avoids stereotypes and clichés to create a sweet portrait of nascent adolescent love between two boys growing up and finding themselves (with some help from nearby New York City).” ―Publishers Weekly“A romantic comedy with Armenian flair . 2014. Juxtaposed with the music of Rufus Wainwright, his songs providing an aural backdrop to the novel, this book seems at once familiar and yet fresher than most comparable fiction currently available. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. . Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for One Man Guy: The Best of Loudon Wainwright III 1982-1986 - Loudon Wainwright III on AllMusic - 1995 Title: One Man Guy Author: Michael Barakiva Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, LGBTQIA Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication Date: May 27 2014 Hardcover: 272 Pages Funny and heartfelt, One Man Guy serves up the raucous family humor and gentle romance of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, as told with David Sedaris–style wit Alek Khederian should have guessed something was … Alek's parents were so over the top that I couldn't help but laugh. Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything―and, most of all, yourself―like you never have before.“A romantic comedy with Armenian flair . If you don't fall into any of those categories, I think you will enjoy it any way because it's my first book and like all first times, it's very special. Here is the Amazon book review of One Man Guy: Alek Khederian was looking forward to a relaxing summer. "One Man Guy". '", http://us.macmillan.com/onemanguy/MichaelBarakiva. "One Man Guy" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III. Where was Ethan gonna take Alex on sunday before alek's family got home??? . We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 9780374356453. This is a beautiful story about many people trying to figure out who they are, what they believe, how to step out of the culture you were raised in while still being true to yourself, and so much more. This is a story based in reality. ", “And did you feel like, 'This is it!?' Get any books you like and read everywhere you want. It’s a LGBTQIA YA novel, featuring a teenage boy who comes out without much drama, a sweet romance that progresses without major setbacks and a funny and moving portrayal of an overbearing Armenian-American family with all its glorious idiosyncrasies. I'm a one man kind of a guy. Then it was closed down for, like, forever, and people Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Michael Barakiva, author of One Man Guy, is a theater director of Armenian/Israeli descent and a writer who lives in Manhattan with his husband. About One Man Guy "One Man Guy" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III. Like an adult trying to be a cool skater/punk kid. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars“A kind and generous book about the loneliness of a young boy trying to navigate between a chaotic Armenian family and a school of bullying cliques. When Ethan gets Alek to cut school and go to a Rufus Wainwright concert in New York City’s Central Park, Alek embarks on his first adventure outside the confines of his suburban New Jersey existence. Alek Khederian deals bravely and inspiringly with the perils of learning to love your family, to love someone else, and most of all, to love yourself.” ―Eleanor Bergstein, novelist and screenwriter of the film Dirty Dancing“Hand this one to those who’ve already gone through Levithan’s Boy Meets Boy and Kluger’s My Most Excellent Year.” ―The Bulletin. Refresh and try again. I had to nominate him as a Book Boyfriend for 2014 (although my friend called me a perv since he's what? To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This was a perfectly pleasant 3-star YA mm story that pairs a teen from a culturally immersed Armenian family with a slightly older teen who seems to have minimal parental presence. So good. One Man Guy. First was Ethan. So many good things here. 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