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And while I appreciate Retta's style, I rarely found this book laugh-out-loud funny. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. View all 6 comments.

Apr 14, Erin rated it liked it Shelves: Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review. I had absolutely no idea who Retta was and I have never watched one episode of Parks and Recreation. This book isn't set to hit stores until June but my very public outbursts of laughing until my sides hurt caused several people in the coffee shop to ask what I was rea Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review. This book isn't set to hit stores until June but my very public outbursts of laughing until my sides hurt caused several people in the coffee shop to ask what I was reading.

The first few essays were hit and miss especially when Retta retells the tale of spending an insane amount of money on a purse. However, from chapter I really enjoyed Retta's Hollywood escapades with different notable names. Or I should say her hilarious way of recreating the scenes for her readers. Jun 21, Heather rated it really liked it.

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I don't watch TV. So, I had no idea who Retta was when I entered to win this book. Or when I read it. But the book is awesome, and she seems like someone I want to be friends with.

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You won't be disappointed by this book one iota. I was very much in the need for some humor and this memoir fits the bill. But count me as a new fan of hers after reading her memoir. This is an enjoyable read and I whipped through it in one day, following the various humor-filled essays of memories she shares of her life. An advance digital copy was provided by NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my honest review. Apr 05, Alaina rated it really liked it Shelves: I say it all the time to myself.. Now I honestly don't know how many nonfiction books I've read before this one..

Before I dive into this review, let me tell you.. I loved this book. Retta is such a real person and knows that she isn't good at everything. Hell, I'm barely perfect at writing, typing, or speaking English most days.. I definitely connect with her on a bunch of her topics throughout the book. She's definitely a role model of mine.. I hope that one day I will be as humorous as her or have a super funny one liner. Also, I haven't seen Hamilton.. I should probably get my ass to a Hamilton show real soon.

View all 3 comments. Jul 13, Jenna rated it really liked it Shelves: Because opening up to audiobooks really does open some doors. The reader cannot sound like Siri, etc. I am surprised at how many DO sound like Siri. I never usually have a problem adding books to my Audible Cloud that meet all these criteria. I still buy way too many, way more than needed, and way more than I can ever consume.

Stuck in a bit of an audiobook shopping dry spell between books coming soon and books currently available, I stumbled across this one, listened to the sample, and was instantly hooked. Here are some things I loved about it. First of all - this woman has a majestic and expressive voice. I simply loved listening to her. She sounded super genuine, and alive, and seemed to be really enjoying the whole thing - both in terms of the content of the book and the performance of it. I loved hearing her laugh and crack herself up and me too, for that matter!

Also, clearly very observant and smart. In addition to being able to poke fun at herself, Retta also seems able to capably manage the balancing act of being a strong and opinionated, assertive person while retaining humility and remaining respectful and generous of spirit toward others. She also appears to be someone who truly values and cherishes her friends, and the book features some good accounts of strong friendships between women who support and encourage one another.

No competitive mean girl stuff here. I ended up binge watching the first two seasons. How did I miss it? There were definitely some legitimate LOLs going on View all 5 comments. Jul 23, Taryn Pierson rated it liked it Shelves: But then the last chapter was about her Hamilton obsession, and I officially bought in. This is pretty much a standard celebrity memoir—a little about her life growing up, stories of her struggles and challenges trying to make it in Hollywood, and snapshots of what her daily life is like now.

I always like to do books like this in audio because when people act for a living, you know their delivery will be on point. May 26, Sherwood Smith added it Shelves: This breezy, often hilarious memoir should appeal to fans of the TV show Parks and Recreation , and fans of the musical Hamilton , which Retta is obsessed with.

Along with handbags, and various other parts of modern life that she digresses about with exuberant enthusiasm. I have zero interest in handbags, and couldn't tell a "name" one worth thousands from a cheapo, but I enjoyed Retta's sheer zest. The parts I liked best were her frank memories about growing up a plus-size person of color, with im This breezy, often hilarious memoir should appeal to fans of the TV show Parks and Recreation , and fans of the musical Hamilton , which Retta is obsessed with.

The parts I liked best were her frank memories about growing up a plus-size person of color, with immigrant parents, in poverty. Watching her work toward success was heart-warming as well as interesting. Retta does not hold back from delivery opinions in salty language. I could hear her voice through the narrative, which made it that much more fun.

Copy provided by NetGalley Aug 16, Jessica Woodbury rated it liked it Shelves: A few years ago I thought celebrity books were silly. I have changed my mind. I am officially a fan. And my very favorite is the audiobook read by the celebrity, especially if they're as funny and charming as Retta. This is not a big important book, this is your cotton candy. Retta is one of those celebs who came from practically nothing she's the daughter of African immigrants and spent her childhood in the projects and who will now tell you without shame how much she spent on a handbag.

She A few years ago I thought celebrity books were silly. She gets giddy over meeting other celebrities and getting invited to events. She devotes an entire chapter to her Hamilton obsession. This is the kind of book I love to listen to when I'm traveling and busy, it's always a delightful distraction from the world around me and it delivered in spades. Dec 16, Amy rated it really liked it Shelves: I just wish I had a friend as funny as Retta Aug 26, Kelly added it Shelves: Never felt more seen by a celebrity than in the essay on being lazy where Retta devotes half a page to her obsession and thoughts about MY SUPER SWEET 16 which is also my not-guilty-at-all jam, wherein I am both shocked, awed, and disgusted and cannot get enough.

Fun, light, and funny. I love how much she just loves things and people and experiences. May 09, Erin Cataldi rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book was a damn treat! I'm so glad Retta joined their ranks because this book is a roller coaster of amazing. There is some real heartfelt shit in there, but it's also so down to earth and funny. I straight up felt like she was my best friend after this.

Each chapter is an essay about some aspect of her life; from her addiction to designer bags, her newfound love of Hockey, making it as a black f This book was a damn treat! Each chapter is an essay about some aspect of her life; from her addiction to designer bags, her newfound love of Hockey, making it as a black female comedian, growing up poor, cutting loose in college, the joys of being lazy, her love of television, to her struggle of finding amazon sized footwear girl we wear the same size, the struggle is real!

After reading this book I instantly had to follow her on all social media what have I been doing with my damn life? Retta waxes poetic about the Broadway play, Hamilton, and it was better than any theater review I've ever read. I love, love, love this book!!

I'm including a picture from my book club when we discussed Aziz's book and I had Parks and Rec cookies made; I wish I still had that Donna Meagle cookie! I legit laughed out loud at her stories, several of which are super relatable. She is hysterical AF and I knew her book had to be just as funny. Also, if you follow her you know she's a Hamil-maniac. She has a whole chapter on her obsession that if she wasn't so awesome you would hate her just a little bit Jun 11, Toni Joseph rated it it was ok.

Retta is pretty good at reading her book but the stories themselves were just ok. Too much name dropping in the second half for me. Sep 04, Chessa rated it it was amazing Shelves: OMG this book, frands.

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I cannot say this with enough emphasis: Boy oh boy do I hope we get another someday! I loved the hell outta this book! Retta is so funny and so candid, it was an absolute pleasure listening to her read the audiobook. Jun 09, Susan rated it liked it. This book was really entertaining and made me laugh a lot. My favorite essay was the one about Hamilton. I am not a raving Hamilton fan but found that to be moving. I do dislike this new format of celebrity books that are just essays instead of chronological memoirs. I was provided an advanced copy of this book by the publisher via NetGalley.

Jul 11, Nakia rated it liked it. I'm on the fence with this one because the title drew me in and had me thinking I'd be cracking up on every page, but I just lightly chuckled every now and then. Retta's life is interesting, but interesting enough for a book?

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Not quite sure about that. A blog or even a few lengthy instagram posts 3x a week would have been just as fulfilling and quicker to digest. Jul 19, Meg rated it liked it Shelves: Great, now I want to watch all of Parks and Rec again. A smidgen of supernatural. An armful of the absurd. These stories start out in the real world…and then go a little sideways.

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