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Yesterday Erased
Drew Thomas is a comic shop nerd until one fateful day. An unlikely meeting with a cop and a skateboard sends his life in a completely new direction. He starts high school and, along with his group of misfit friends, soon becomes a contender on the Cincinnati skateboard scene. Along the way he quickly learns that life off the board isn’t so simple. The party life is snatching his friends away from their boards. He winds up stuck in an on-again and off-again love triangle. And he realizes that not fitting in just may be the death of him. YESTERDAY ERASED is a hard-to-put-down, 109,000-word commercial fiction piece, based on my own experiences growing up. It deals in themes any young adult, skateboarder or not, can relate to and leaves you pondering your life when you’re done. No matter who you are, you'll find a piece of yourself in this book! The author, Andy Schrock, spent most of his time growing up on a skateboard. He now makes a living creating content online as well as running his own skateboard company, ReVive Skateboards. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and their son.
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368 pages, Paperback
First published May 21, 2013
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March 17, 2021
My favourite book ever
July 23, 2016
I bought this book for my 16 year old son who is an avid Skater and really not into reading. He expressed interest in this book so I jumped at the chance of him possibly reading something and bought it. He absolutely loved it and finished it within a week. He kept telling me how much he could relate to the book so I decided to read it on his recommendation so that we could discuss it together. It took me much longer than a week to read due to the extremely basic writing style and endless story lines that go nowhere. It is definitely written for a younger teenage audience who would very easily be able to relate to the different scenarios the writer finds himself in. My son gives it 5 stars.
October 28, 2013
I honestly really loved the book. There was a great story, topics that you can relate to and the ending hits hard. There was one problem I had with the book, however. There were numerous grammar, double word, etc., errors in the book. It honestly felt like the editor did nothing. These errors weren't too distracting or anything it just felt like the book was rushed and that the problems could have been fixed easily.
Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and thought it was very well done (especially considering this was Andy Schrock's first book). Give it a try sometime.
Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and thought it was very well done (especially considering this was Andy Schrock's first book). Give it a try sometime.
January 17, 2018
Yesterday Erased, written by YouTube personality Andy Schrock, is a fictional booked based around the story of his life and is narrated from the point of view of the main character, Drew. More specifically from Middle School and beyond, when an unlikely encounter with a skateboarder, about his age, getting wrongfully arrested changed the course of his life. Schrock uses literary devices throughout this story that makes the story more interesting.
Andy Schrock used personification in the prologue, saying that reaching High School made his "life melt into what it is now." This caught my attention because it was at the beginning of the story and made me wonder if it had "melted" into a mess, or if things go smoothly.
Anybody that enjoyed the movie "Street Dreams" or the book "The Bully" would like this because it is similar in the way that the main characters undergo a "coming-of-age."
Andy Schrock used personification in the prologue, saying that reaching High School made his "life melt into what it is now." This caught my attention because it was at the beginning of the story and made me wonder if it had "melted" into a mess, or if things go smoothly.
Anybody that enjoyed the movie "Street Dreams" or the book "The Bully" would like this because it is similar in the way that the main characters undergo a "coming-of-age."
July 16, 2021
I read this when it first came out and god it was so good so deep and just absolutely amazing I loved every last bit of it and am still hoping for more but I know Andys writing days are more then likely over
If you like or love skateboarding or are a skateboarder this is an absolute MUST read there is even a video Andy put out showing footage from the time this book was based as he says this book is 90% a true story but the last little bit is made up cuz he had to pull it together to a climactic end but it’s just amazing I can not stress enough this is the one and only book I have ever read cover to cover ( I mainly read manga ) and I was hooked
Just read it and thank me later
Ps by the last 2 pages I was drowning in tears just an absolutely beautiful end
If you like or love skateboarding or are a skateboarder this is an absolute MUST read there is even a video Andy put out showing footage from the time this book was based as he says this book is 90% a true story but the last little bit is made up cuz he had to pull it together to a climactic end but it’s just amazing I can not stress enough this is the one and only book I have ever read cover to cover ( I mainly read manga ) and I was hooked
Just read it and thank me later
Ps by the last 2 pages I was drowning in tears just an absolutely beautiful end
May 21, 2017
This self-published effort is a fast and entertaining read, that gives an honest view into the adolescent mindset of a fairly typical teenage skater boy. Schrock, who has gone on to become a famous YouTuber and respected skateboard company owner, talks about the book openly in his videos, explaining that it is more memoir than novel. This knowledge, and an interest in Schrock's video content, really helps with maintaining interest in the story line.
Schrock has mentioned a possible return to writing. I hope he does, he clearly has the talent and just needs to clean it up a little so he not only sticks the landing, but rolls away.
Schrock has mentioned a possible return to writing. I hope he does, he clearly has the talent and just needs to clean it up a little so he not only sticks the landing, but rolls away.
March 15, 2022
I read this book back in high school and it was the first book I had read fully for years. It was the first book I packed everyday to read , and found the time to read.
This book really is the one that got me back into reading.
I loved the book so much I bought a autographed one that I still have in its packaging today !
I would recommend this book to anyone.
This book really is the one that got me back into reading.
I loved the book so much I bought a autographed one that I still have in its packaging today !
I would recommend this book to anyone.
February 15, 2019
Good
Amazing book and keep up the good work the book was kinda sad. And love the decks dude keep it up.
Amazing book and keep up the good work the book was kinda sad. And love the decks dude keep it up.
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March 6, 2025LOVED. Oh left me wanting so much more. Every teen should read this.
January 31, 2014
Yesterday Erased, by Andy Schrock, was a heartwarming, funny, and relatable book about growing up as a teenager, skateboarding, and the many decisions you must make as you progress through life. This book taught strong lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the ability to stay away from dangerous things like drugs and alcohol, even when everyone else is doing them.
I could definitely connect to the main character, Drew, because he had to deal with relationships, especially his friends losing interest in anything but partying. As I read this book, I felt like I was actually in the story during times that the main character had to make tough decisions. Further, I think what made this story relatable was that the author actually experienced first hand the events described.
The story was also about perseverance, because at the beginning of the story everyone told Drew that he “sucked at skating”, that he would never would be good enough, and that he was a “poser”. By the end of the story, Drew was one of the best skateboarders in his town. His skate crew had even released videos, which everyone looked up to. It was ironic that the people who used to be better and had called Drew and his friend “posers”, had completely given up on skating for partying. This story had a great impact on me, and gave me great advice. It proved that you don’t have to do drugs and alcohol to fit in, because Drew never did any of that for all of his teenage years. He learned from some funny, embarrassing, as well as some very sad experiences that doing drugs was not worth the risk. This book had very realistic characters and events. Drew’s friends all had different personalities, and it was quite funny seeing them interact. For example, Mike was very sarcastic. Al would never stop talking, and Gary, who was two years younger than everyone, still hung out with them. They all reminded me of my friends. Further, you could feel Drew’s anger in part of the story when he was seventeen and his girlfriend, Nichole, was secretly hanging out with Drew’s best friend Jake who always got all the girls.
This book was not only a book I could reIate to, but was also captivating. I was sitting at the edge of the my seat while reading about Drew’s near death experience when he hit his head while skateboarding, and the doctors had to take Drew’s parents into a private room to tell them he wouldn’t survive through the night. However, three days later, he woke up miraculously and began healing quickly, although he had a fractured skull, nerve damage, and became deaf in one ear. Another very stressful moment was when Drew’s friend had hung himself, as shown in this citation. “Davey had hung himself in his basement. He didn’t leave a note. After a party he went home and locked himself in his room. He stayed there for three days, then hung himself. I heard he was messed up on drugs when he did it, which wasn’t a surprise. Davey had gotten lost in drugs in the months leading to his suicide. This only fueled my hatred for drugs, and drinking.” This citation is an example which shows the sadness that Drew had to experience due to Davey’s death. It just reminded Drew how damaging drugs are. There are many emotional moments like this one in Yesterday Erased, but there also are some happy and funny moments, like when Drew lands amazing tricks on his skateboard, or when he jokes around and pranks people with his friends.
All in all, this is an inspiring book about learning life lessons, making the right decisions, going through tough times, realizing who your true friends are, and not letting people bring you down. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to relate to teenage experiences, enjoys skateboarding, and knows some skateboarding terminology, or to anyone who just wants a great story about making it through rough patches in life. Some of the ideas in this book might be less relatable for a younger audience, so I would recommend this book for anyone over 12. This was an overall fantastic book, and I am more likely going to read it again. It is a pretty long read adding up to almost 400 pages, but once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down. I would give this book a 5/5, because it was one of the most heart-felt and engaging books I have ever read.
I could definitely connect to the main character, Drew, because he had to deal with relationships, especially his friends losing interest in anything but partying. As I read this book, I felt like I was actually in the story during times that the main character had to make tough decisions. Further, I think what made this story relatable was that the author actually experienced first hand the events described.
The story was also about perseverance, because at the beginning of the story everyone told Drew that he “sucked at skating”, that he would never would be good enough, and that he was a “poser”. By the end of the story, Drew was one of the best skateboarders in his town. His skate crew had even released videos, which everyone looked up to. It was ironic that the people who used to be better and had called Drew and his friend “posers”, had completely given up on skating for partying. This story had a great impact on me, and gave me great advice. It proved that you don’t have to do drugs and alcohol to fit in, because Drew never did any of that for all of his teenage years. He learned from some funny, embarrassing, as well as some very sad experiences that doing drugs was not worth the risk. This book had very realistic characters and events. Drew’s friends all had different personalities, and it was quite funny seeing them interact. For example, Mike was very sarcastic. Al would never stop talking, and Gary, who was two years younger than everyone, still hung out with them. They all reminded me of my friends. Further, you could feel Drew’s anger in part of the story when he was seventeen and his girlfriend, Nichole, was secretly hanging out with Drew’s best friend Jake who always got all the girls.
This book was not only a book I could reIate to, but was also captivating. I was sitting at the edge of the my seat while reading about Drew’s near death experience when he hit his head while skateboarding, and the doctors had to take Drew’s parents into a private room to tell them he wouldn’t survive through the night. However, three days later, he woke up miraculously and began healing quickly, although he had a fractured skull, nerve damage, and became deaf in one ear. Another very stressful moment was when Drew’s friend had hung himself, as shown in this citation. “Davey had hung himself in his basement. He didn’t leave a note. After a party he went home and locked himself in his room. He stayed there for three days, then hung himself. I heard he was messed up on drugs when he did it, which wasn’t a surprise. Davey had gotten lost in drugs in the months leading to his suicide. This only fueled my hatred for drugs, and drinking.” This citation is an example which shows the sadness that Drew had to experience due to Davey’s death. It just reminded Drew how damaging drugs are. There are many emotional moments like this one in Yesterday Erased, but there also are some happy and funny moments, like when Drew lands amazing tricks on his skateboard, or when he jokes around and pranks people with his friends.
All in all, this is an inspiring book about learning life lessons, making the right decisions, going through tough times, realizing who your true friends are, and not letting people bring you down. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to relate to teenage experiences, enjoys skateboarding, and knows some skateboarding terminology, or to anyone who just wants a great story about making it through rough patches in life. Some of the ideas in this book might be less relatable for a younger audience, so I would recommend this book for anyone over 12. This was an overall fantastic book, and I am more likely going to read it again. It is a pretty long read adding up to almost 400 pages, but once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down. I would give this book a 5/5, because it was one of the most heart-felt and engaging books I have ever read.
February 3, 2015
I believe that Andy Schrock's main message in this book is that sometimes the rollercoaster of life might seem as if its in an eternal downward spiral; but no matter how steep the slope is, there's always somebody or something there to help you up. This book mainly takes place in a medium sized town near Cincinnati called Beechmont and the places and skate parks around it. It is indeterminate of the time period, but I'd say early to mid 90s, considering his age now. The book is told in first person omniscient through the alter ego of Drew Thomas (Andy=Drew) and his group of friends, whom also have different names. Despite alter egos, it is based on the true events of Andy Schrock's life as a teenager. Drew had a daily routine of going to school; then the comic shop to play Magic the Gathering; and then to bed. But one fateful day, he sees Mike, an upper classman who was always mean to him, being held up against a police car for skateboarding behind the comic shop. Drew rushes onto the scene to defend Mike and eventually wins the argument. Mike pays him back with the most valuable gift of his life to this day, he taught him how to skate. Him and Mike improved rapidly up to the point were they were making Cincinnati famous skate videos and making profit. They had a great skate team with an unlikely group of friends. Alfred Bames, who has serious ADHD (He is still friends with the real Alfred today), Davey, who has some bad addictions, Jake, the girl-obsessed one, and many more. Drew gets his first girlfriend, who's name is Nichole. But his life is about to take a turn for the worse. He is dealing with an on again off again relationship with Nichole, and he hits the all time worst low point in his life in his late teens and twenties.
I think this book is great and gives great life lessons along the way, including to never give up. "The school wouldn't let me have the skateboard on the property, even when I rode it to school. But I'll still ride it everyday, even if its not allowed." (56) Anyone can relate to this book because everyone has that one thing that they do that makes them happy. And everyone has hard times, but always find a way out from that special thing or that special person. The moral of the story is when life knocks you down, you have to pick yourself up off the ground. This book had a few grammatical errors and typos, but for his first book, its pretty good. Andy has a career now as a professional skateboarder and owns a skate company called Revive Skateboards (which I skate regularly). I would recommend this book to anyone who loves skateboarding, or knows Andy Schrock or Revive Skateboards.
I think this book is great and gives great life lessons along the way, including to never give up. "The school wouldn't let me have the skateboard on the property, even when I rode it to school. But I'll still ride it everyday, even if its not allowed." (56) Anyone can relate to this book because everyone has that one thing that they do that makes them happy. And everyone has hard times, but always find a way out from that special thing or that special person. The moral of the story is when life knocks you down, you have to pick yourself up off the ground. This book had a few grammatical errors and typos, but for his first book, its pretty good. Andy has a career now as a professional skateboarder and owns a skate company called Revive Skateboards (which I skate regularly). I would recommend this book to anyone who loves skateboarding, or knows Andy Schrock or Revive Skateboards.
December 5, 2019
Great to see a skateboarder writing fiction (even if it is based on true events in their life) - more skaters should do it!
However, for me, Andy's debut didn't hold my attention. It certainly served its purpose to get Andy's voice and ideas out into the world, but it didn't have a strong enough inciting incident to make me want to keep reading.
I supported the author through half the book though but ultimately lost the will to continue.
Please keep writing Andy! I just recommend a structural (story) edit with beta readers as early as possible to ensure the story is the best it can be.
However, for me, Andy's debut didn't hold my attention. It certainly served its purpose to get Andy's voice and ideas out into the world, but it didn't have a strong enough inciting incident to make me want to keep reading.
I supported the author through half the book though but ultimately lost the will to continue.
Please keep writing Andy! I just recommend a structural (story) edit with beta readers as early as possible to ensure the story is the best it can be.
March 10, 2015
Amazing
October 11, 2015
My all time favorite book!
March 29, 2017
The story was great. I wouldn't have picked this book up if I didn't follow Andy on his YouTube channel. The editing was absolutely atrocious and it was hard to continue reading when there were so many grammatical errors. I won't spoil the book, but the ending was disappointing.
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