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Bad Influence

Reflections on a Life Lived Online

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Bad Influence

By: Oenone Forbat
Narrated by: Oenone Forbat
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A smart, humorous and candid account of coming of age on the internet, from the much-loved online personality Oenone Forbat.

'I have spent most of my adult life online, so much so that it can be hard to know which parts of me are the 'real' me and which parts I have subconsciously edited, facetuned and perhaps exaggerated, to suit being so hyper-visible'

Oenone didn't set out to become an influencer. The word barely existed when she started posting on Instagram at university to document her 'fitness journey' after a toxic relationship came to a messy end.

In this humorous meditation on her digitized life, Oenone chronicles the pits and peaks of coming of age online. Grappling with modern-day issues on a public stage - from body image and personal boundaries to the limitations of online activism, Bad Influence examines what happens when your day-to-day reality becomes #content - and that #content pays your bills.

It asks: can you truly be authentic online? Can social media be a force for good? Is it necessarily bad for our mental health?

Narrated with wit, warmth and honesty, this is a candid account of what it really means to be an influencer, from someone still figuring it out: the good, the bad and the instagrammable.

©2023 Oenone Forbat (P)2023 Quercus Editions Limited Entertainment & Celebrities Personal Development Personal Success Celebrity Comedy Witty Mental Health

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An honest and eye opening view of the life of an influencer. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

what's not to love?

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I finished this brilliant book in 2 sittings. Oenone it’s so incredibly honest and open while also sharing insightful and interesting opinions and facts on the ‘influencer’ landscape today.

Honest and hilarious

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One of the only influencers I’ve followed for the last 5+ years due to all the reasons in this book!

Perfectly put on the highs and the loss of Social media

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Loved this. Well written, well read. I'm glad influencers are still able to live some of their lives privately.

Follow Oenone!

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I’ve followed Oenone for several years and always enjoyed her content and the variety it spans. After thinking - surely I know most things as a follower I thought I may as well dive in. As usual, Oenone doesn’t disappoint and I found myself skulking off to bed very early to get in more listening time (apologies to my partner who thinks I’ve got a rotten cold). Thank you Oenone, you truly have a gift and we are so lucky to share it with you. A 5/5 listen from a millennial who’s enjoying navigating this crazy world with you

All the emotions in a truly wonderful book

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What a brilliant book. I devoured this book in a week. Super insightful and considered. Really helped open my eyes.

A must read, so insightful

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Well written book, quite Dolly Alderton-esque. Appreciated Oenone’s self awareness, as well as the insight into life in such a strange industry. Also a good reminder that just because you follow someone on social media mean you know everything that is going on in their life.

Interesting insight into the influencer world

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I got through this so quickly, as I just couldn't stop listening! It just goes to show that you never know what is going on behind the camera, and that everyone has something else going on. I love how Oenone really opens up and gives us so much unapologetic honesty. Thank you for sharing so much with us!

Loved it!

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