One in a Millennial

On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In

By: Kate Kennedy

Narrated by: Kate Kennedy

Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

This program is read by the author.

From pop culture podcaster and a voice of a generation, Kate Kennedy, a celebration of the millennial zeitgeist

One In a Millennial is an exploration of pop culture, nostalgia, the millennial zeitgeist, and the life lessons learned (for better and for worse) from coming of age as a member of a much-maligned generation.

Kate is a pop culture commentator and host of the popular millennial-focused podcast Be There in Five. Part-funny, part-serious, Kate navigates the complicated nature of celebrating and criticizing the culture that shaped her as a woman, while arguing that great depths can come from surface-level interests.

With her trademark style and vulnerability, One In a Millennial is sharp, hilarious, and heartwarming all at once. She tackles AOL Instant Messenger, purity culture, American Girl Dolls, going out tops, Spice Girl feminism, her feelings about millennial motherhood, and more. Kate’s laugh-out-loud asides and keen observations will have you nodding your head and maybe even tearing up.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Kate Kennedy (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"A perceptive personal meditation on the late 1990s and early 2000s pop culture that shaped her childhood... Kennedy provides memoir by way of cultural commentary, cleverly using her hybrid approach to highlight the ways in which trends and media popular during one’s formative years profoundly influence one’s identity. Told with wit and candor, this will strike a chord with Gen Yers."—Publishers Weekly

“Deliciously nostalgic and brain-tinglingly astute. Kate Kennedy has a Gilmore Girls-snappy voice, Taylor Swift-style emotional relatability, and a witty wisdom all her own. Thanks to this book, I’m actually proud to be in my millennial cringe era.”—Amanda Montell, author of CULTISH and WORDSLUT

"Kate Kennedy is a champion of—and among—millennial women, and her debut book reinforces that there is depth to even the seemingly shallowest subjects. Kate has the rare gift of making everything interesting, and every page of this insightful, tender and hilarious collection feels like a late-night conversation with an old friend about things you were sure only you thought about. She is definitely a voice of this generation. I loved every single page of this book, and was devastated to find that, like all good things, it came to an end."–Nora McInerny, author of BAD VIBES ONLY

Millennial truth

As a millennial female who is 3 years younger than Kate I finally feel like my feelings, my concerns, and being myself in this world who is against millennials is finally spoken out loud. Thank you Kate for this book.

Kate is a star!

A funny, poignant, and whip smart look at what made millennials, millennials! Tens across the board!

No crumbs

10/10. No notes. I have never felt so seen and understood. Telling everyone I know to read this book!

Have you ever stayed on the phone until 5am with your best friend?

Those moments in the 1am-4am when one of you is quietly meditating staring at the ceiling or sky, while the other one is telling a long story or metaphysical idea slowly and hypnotically? That’s what listening to this book felt like to me. I was the one listening and nodding my head and sometimes closing my eyes and letting tears flow down without feeling strange or awkward. I just felt comfortable and connected.

Just ok

The book was a fun trip down memory lane but the reader took weird loud breaths that was distracting

Don’t need to be a millennial to love it!

I really enjoyed this book. Although I am too old to be a millennial, I found the author’s commentary very relevant and relatable. Additionally, I loved her sense of humor and writing style.

Nostalgic, familiar in the best way

Laughed, cried, furiously nodded my head. This book is like a warm hug from your childhood bestie. Hearing Kate read her own book adds an extra layer of intimacy into our most vulnerable places.

Beyond smart, outrageously funny and so meaningful!

I could not love this book more! Not only did I feel like Kate Kennedy was telling my life story but she reminded me of so many details that time had faded! I laughed out loud, wanted to the mall for a going out shirt and an Auntie Anne’s pretzel and felt deeply seen in a way I didn’t realize was needed but felt oddly healing! I immediately ordered for a friend and told several others about it and can’t wait for them to read so we can discuss!

Kate does it again!

I preordered this book ages ago and it was SO worth the wait. Kate has an impressive way with words and this book validates all the emotions and many experiences I have felt over the years as a millennial woman. I laughed, I cried, I can’t wait to pass the book along to my best gals. Highly recommend!

Valuable nuggets

Reflections are well thought out and wrapped in unique insightful descriptions. Sometimes she spoke so fast it was hard to catch. Loved that she mentioned others fall asleep to her as I did the same a few time. The last line is my favorite and we all should be reminded of this daily.