Apr 06, 2018Brontina66 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
When I first heard about this book, I honestly thought: "Ugh! Everybody writes a book nowadays, whether they know how or not!" Well, after reading it I am a bit more enthusiastic about it. I like Amy Schumer overall as a comic. I think she tackles very important topics through her comedy and she is not afraid of showing her vulnerability and of making fun of herself. The stories - though not always funny - are often moving. I like that she writes about her parents and their faults, about her own weaknesses and mistakes, and about her hard struggle to become a comic. She certainly is an example of hard work, consistency, perseverance, and courage - and I truly admire her for that. I also like that she is not afraid of giving a list of politicians who take money from the gun lobby and of speaking and doing something about gun policy. I know that the style of the writing reflects the way she speaks onstage, but personally I would have appreciated a bit less cursing and vulgar words - but that is just me. I read "Bossy Pants" by Tina Fay some time ago and I think that both books let us enter the world of women's comedy and show us the courage and the strength required to stay in it with success.
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