Backstory

Avani Gregg, an award-winning content creator and actress, shares her memoir, "Backstory," which details her journey from a small-town Indiana girl to becoming TikTok's TikToker of the Year with over 55 million followers on social media. She reveals the ups and downs of her life, including a devastating back injury that forced her to retire from gymnastics and her calling to create jaw-droppingly dramatic makeup looks on social media. Gregg also dives deep into topics like mental health, relationships, bullying, and more, sharing her private sketchbook and most intimate thoughts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

In this captivating memoir, award-winning content creator and actress Avani Gregg takes readers on a hilarious, vulnerable, and incredibly relatable journey behind the scenes of her extraordinary life. From a small-town Indiana upbringing to becoming the TikTok sensation of the year, Avani's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. With over 55 million followers on social media, invitations to glamorous events worldwide, awards, magazine covers, and even her own makeup line, Avani never imagined this wild ride for herself. After all, she was just a girl from a small town, spending her time hanging out with friends and family and combing thrift-store racks for hidden gems. It all began with one video, her famous "Clown Girl Check," which instantly propelled her into the spotlight as one of the original creators of the Hype House. People often assume that Avani's success came overnight, but they couldn't be more mistaken. This eye-opening memoir delves deep into the ups and downs of Avani's remarkable life, including the devastating back injury that forced her to retire from gymnastics and abandon her dreams of Olympic gold. In the aftermath, struggling to make sense of it all, Avani found her true calling: creating jaw-droppingly dramatic makeup looks on social media that have left her fans begging for more.

Diving into topics like mental health, relationships, bullying, and more, Avani shares her private sketchbook and most intimate thoughts. "There's a lot we all think and feel but are afraid to say out loud," she writes. "Well, I'm saying it...and it's going to get deep." This is the unfiltered, revealing, and deeply inspiring backstory of someone with big dreams and how they worked tirelessly to achieve them. Avani is not holding back, and her honesty and vulnerability make this memoir a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed big and faced obstacles along the way.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 144 x 223 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398507036