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ejhurl22's review
5.0
Amy is hilarious and honest . In her first memoir she has stories that will make you laugh, cry, and root for her. She shows a vulnerable side to her and talks about hard to hear subjects such as mental health, abuse, society's images of women, and gun policies. She also talks about more lighthearted stories and how her passion for live standup and working hard landed her to be one of the top paid female comedians to date. Basically Felt like I was reading a story about my best friend because that's what Amy does. She engages her reader to feel no shame and pure comfort and pride in who they are. No apologies. This book is a must read!
amanda1793's review against another edition
5.0
This book will make you laugh to the point of tears and maybe cry at times.
Amy does actually get really real a few times here and those particular chapters are very touching and important.
This book has given me a very new perspective and love for Amy Schumer. And this is a great read! (Or listen cause that's how I enjoyed this book).
Amy does actually get really real a few times here and those particular chapters are very touching and important.
This book has given me a very new perspective and love for Amy Schumer. And this is a great read! (Or listen cause that's how I enjoyed this book).
mollybonovskyanderson's review
2.0
I gave up about 2/3 of the way through. I've never seen any of Amy's stand up, shows, movies or specials. I'm completely unfamiliar with her, other than knowing who she is and that she seems like a cool person. And I still think she seems like a cool person, but her book, unfortunately, in my opinion, was boring and not particularly funny. I enjoy her self-depreciating anecdotes and subsequent self-pep-talks, but not enough to read a whole book's worth.
srartese's review
4.0
Listened as an audio book and enjoyed the story told by the writer. Amy made it funny and serious.
jmayse's review
3.0
I didn't finish this book. I read through most of the book but put it down because I wasn't really enjoying it. I honestly expected the book to be really funny but never laughed much. The author does weave in some good messages about self acceptance but the writing didn't feel strong to me. I stopped reading in the middle of a chapter where she's describing hookups she had with several professional athletes and a musician. The stories weren't interesting, funny or carried a larger message which was disappointing.
milymo77's review
5.0
I knew this book would make me laugh; however, I didn't expect it to be so impactful. Amy Shumer opens up about every facet of her life and offers insightful commentary on social issues.
lauren_michelle's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
juliagrace2w's review
4.0
I listed to the audiobook for this book because I really enjoy listening to comedians telling their story and this was such a fun book. Really also helped to give a lot more depth as to who she is as a person and what has helped to shape her personality