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Growing Up Degrassi: Television, Identity and Youth Cultures

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I have watched the Degrassi series from its inception through today and this book is a wonderful look at what makes this series still if not more popular than ever before. Degrassi is cutting edge, insightful, and a cultural icon that is still the best embodiment of contemporary teenage life available on television. The shows were well scripted and well acted by real teens going through everyday life with problems and taking us along on their journey through their perspective. We grew up with this cast - from Joey, Snake, Spike, Wheels, Caitlin and the rest of the school from teen years to young adults. We laughed, we cried, we angered, we rebelled, and we suffered with them through it all and still learned that life isn't perfect and actions have consequences which we all must face and share. It was daring, tough, honest, and bold in storylines and in content. It has always been just ahead of its time yet seems to capture just what teens are going through now - whether in Canada or elsewhere. It has universal appeal. And to this day, the new generation of Degrassi still reflects contemporary teen issues and the reality of just growing up. Yes, this book is definitely a must-read wonderful series of stories meant to be thought provoking as well as educational on the history and the impact of this compelling series. I would highly recommend it to any fan of Degrassi as well as anyone who wants an understanding of teen culture in general.