During this period of time, Akhavan struggled with feelings of loneliness: "My life was in New York City but I would sleep in the suburbs and I didn’t know anyone there.

[7][8] Akhavan struggled to fit in at school, with negative body images and standards leading her to face eating disorders such as bulimia.

"[2] In November 2016, it was announced Akhavan would write, direct and produce The Miseducation of Cameron Post, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, and Sasha Lane.

[19] In an interview about her career with The Guardian, Akhavan proclaimed, "The only mainstream queer female stories have been directed by men-it disgusts me."

"[9] On November 17, 2018, Akhavan attended the Vulture Festival, speaking at a sit-down conversation alongside actresses Chloë Grace Moretz and Tatum O’Neal to discuss working in the film industry.

The book is a candid exploration of her personal and professional life, tackling themes such as identity, mental health, and creative self-doubt.

Written with humor and vulnerability, Akhavan shares insights into her experiences as an Iranian-American bisexual woman navigating the entertainment industry and societal expectations.

The Guardian described it as "a raw and often hilarious portrait of resilience," highlighting Akhavan's ability to balance the complexity of her personal struggles with sharp humor.

[22] The book delves into Akhavan’s struggles with balancing her public persona with the private challenges of creativity, relationships, and personal growth.

In this memoir, Akhavan offers readers a deeper understanding of the themes that have permeated her films and television work, such as the exploration of bisexuality and the complexities of being an outsider.

Critics and fans alike have responded positively to the memoir's refreshing perspective and Akhavan's unapologetic approach to self-reflection.

[23] After doing well at Sundance, The Miseducation of Cameron Post had trouble finding a distributor, which Akhavan attributes to the evident sexism in the industry.

"Very few women have won the Sundance award, and it’s not escaping me that the one film that’s about female sexuality, directed by a woman, is having a harder time getting out there," she says.

"[2] In June 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, an event widely considered a watershed moment in the modern LGBTQ rights movement, Queerty named her one of the Pride50 "trailblazing individuals who actively ensure society remains moving towards equality, acceptance and dignity for all queer people".