Sophia Amoruso

The founder of the Nasty Gal fashion e-tailer shares an irreverent manifesto for ambitious young women that explains how to channel personal passion and energy while overcoming insecurities, outlining straightforward advice on doing meaningful work and garnering recognition.

#Girlboss

*UPDATED WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION. #GIRLBOSS NETFLIX ORIGINAL OUT NOW* In this New York Times bestselling sensation, founder and Executive Chairman of Nasty Gal Sophia Amoruso shares her story and inspires women everywhere to join the #GIRLBOSS movement. '#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement' Lena Dunham 'A millennial alternative to Lean In' New York Magazine 'A compellingly motivational read' The Telegraph 'The book you need in your life' Marie Claire *Winner of the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Business Book* In the space of ten years, Sophia Amoruso has gone from high-school dropout to founder and Executive Chairman of Nasty Gal, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Sophia's never been a typical executive, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success. Filled with brazen wake-up calls, cunning and frank observations, and behind-the-scenes stories from Nasty Gal's meteoric rise, #GIRLBOSS covers a lot of ground. It proves that success doesn't come from where you went to college or how popular you were in school. Success is about trusting your instincts and following your gut, knowing which rules to follow and which to break. Inspiring, motivating and empowering, #GIRLBOSS will give you the kick up the ass you need to reach your potential.

Katie Gaston

 is a refreshing and empowering read that resonates with women of all ages. Sophia Amoruso's journey from an underdog to a successful entrepreneur is both inspiring and relatable. The book not only shares valuable business insights and practical tips but also highlights the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and embracing one's uniqueness. Amoruso's candid storytelling style makes the book engaging, and her genuine voice encourages readers to pursue their passions fearlessly. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply seeking a dose of motivation, 

 offers a delightful blend of wisdom, humor, and encouragement

Magaly Belmontes

Girl Boss is a refreshing and empowering read that resonates with women of all ages. Sophia Amoruso's journey from an underdog to a successful entrepreneur is both inspiring and relatable. The book not only shares valuable business insights and practical tips but also highlights the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and embracing one's uniqueness. Amoruso's candid storytelling style makes the book engaging, and her genuine voice encourages readers to pursue their passions fearlessly. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply seeking a dose of motivation, Girl Boss offers a delightful blend of wisdom, humor, and encouragement

alexandra

4.5/5

#GIRLBOSS was just as fantastic as i expected it'd be. (and in a really teeny-tiny way, that disappointed me but, for the most part, i loved this novel.)

this is a book that i would recommend to every human. never read non-fiction novels? great, go read this. don't care for fashion? mmmm, still go read this. not a girl? who cares, go read this. it's a book that i found very honest, quick, and empowering. sophia amoruso shares her journey on how she went from dead broke to $100 million in eight years, and in the process, touches ideas on creativity, business, and personal morals/ideals. after finishing this novel, i feel motivated to go out and DO SOMETHING. 

the only issue i had was that the pacing got a bit slow in the middle. there'd be chapters that i adore adore adore that really stuck with me, and there'd be ones that i felt i was slugging through. (although that might've been because i was already quite tired while reading those parts..) i also found it a bit difficult to picture her timeline since the chapters are mostly told in topics and mini anecdotes. but other than that, i truly loved this novel. 

my favorite aspect is probably amoruso's honest voice. when asked about their success, most people would respond with a shrug and probably saying something like "hard work, timing, and luck." but our author KNOWS her success is all hard-earned and didn't come with luck. she did some fairly awful stuff, which i don't completely agree with, but ultimately find admirable. there's no sugarcoating, and instead of finding it disheartening and overwhelming, it's inspiring. 

if you're relatively interested in business or need a motivational read, PICK THIS UP NOW.

Wynter

I have great respect for Sophia Amoruso and the fact that she built an empire from scratch and against all odds. I do not deny the fact that what she did with her life before she even hit 30 is amazing. But I still don't like her book that much.

I was hoping to read a memoir, and a rags-to-riches story that everyone loves, but this turned out to be more of a business advice book. Unfortunately, on this particular front, Sophia has nothing new to offer. "Be yourself! Work hard! Things will happen if you really put your mind to it!" Yes, I know that already. She says that her hard work brought her success, but the book fails to illustrate that. The only thing that I took away is that she hated school, loved vintage clothing, was relatively talented at photography, and had some glamorous-looking friends that were willing to model said clothes in exchange for a burger. Also, she was very good at marketing herself, even if it meant spamming people. The brand took off, end of story. Obviously the process was much more complicated and challenging than that, but how would I know?

The other thing that really gets on my nerves is how full of herself Sophia comes across. Yes, she deserves to enjoy the fruits of her labour, but does she really have to flaunt over and over again how much money she made and how she bought a Porche with cash? Ugh, that is so not GIRLBOSS.

Amoruso's rags-to-riches story resonated deeply. Her scrappy hustle and fearless honesty are inspiring, especially for those questioning the traditional career path. However, her anti-education stance clashes with her own job requirements. This mixed message leaves a bittersweet taste.

Despite the contradictions, Amoruso's journey offers a powerful dose of motivation, a pick-me-up especially valuable during personal transitions. This book may not be a literary masterpiece, but it's a relatable and often hilarious guide to chasing your dreams, even if your path is far from polished.

Liana

Amoruso's rags-to-riches story resonated deeply. Her scrappy hustle and fearless honesty are inspiring, especially for those questioning the traditional career path. However, her anti-education stance clashes with her own job requirements. This mixed message leaves a bittersweet taste.

Despite the contradictions, Amoruso's journey offers a powerful dose of motivation, a pick-me-up especially valuable during personal transitions. This book may not be a literary masterpiece, but it's a relatable and often hilarious guide to chasing your dreams, even if your path is far from polished.

Arturo Hernández

A short exercise on knowing yourself (the good, the bad), recognizing your worth and aiming for the right goals across your life from the eyes of a 30-ish female entrepreneur.

Shay Henrion

I liked the message behind #GIRLBOSS (let your freak flag fly, you can do whatever you put your mind to, etc) but I can't help feeling like the entire book is Amoruso's way of saying "Look how great I am!" in the guise of "self-help."

Nadia Serrano

Natalia Hernandez

I really liked this book. I don't own a business, I have no intention on doing so, but I could still get several things out from this book and I think that's fantastic.

It's a fast read, it's fun to read it, the author goes through a lot of different things in her life, some are funny, some are not, but this is not a comedy book, it's an experience and growing-up book from a woman who was able to realize she wasn't in a place she liked, make a big change and start working towards her goal. She began selling clothes in what she calls a "one woman operation" and now owns a billion dollar company.

Like I said, if you don't want to start a business on your own, you can still relate to her story and learn things from the book. She tells you how to prepare for job interviews, what not to do (always important), how to look at life from a different perspective so that you can achieve what you want. I liked that. I know too many people who whine all the time about how life has done nothing for them. If they read this book, and they should, then they'll realize life has nothing to do for anybody, it's THEM who have to stand up, get off their asses and do something. With hard work they'll make something out of life and all that jazz, you know?

But the authors says so in a prettier way.

Elizabeth Moore

Um, urgh. I was excited about reading this after seeing reviews of it here and there, but it was really hard to get through and pretty disappointing. I was expecting to get some interesting insight into being a young, driven female in a male-dominated business landscape, but instead it was a weird mix of memoir and 1.0 business advice for lazy young twentysomethings who apparently need to be told that error-free resumes are really important and so is hard work.

Disappointing because I think Sophia Amoruso is a fantastic entrepreneur and I was really interested in hearing more of the business nuts and bolts of her story. I will say that I think she is funny and I really admire both her grit and her commitment to staying true to herself - these traits both came out strongly in her book!


I guess I was probably just the wrong target audience for this book, as it clearly is intended for young millennials with no business experience or concept of work ethic.

Lyra Perez

I thought this book would help teach me how to become a #girlboss, however the only thing I learnt was that Sophia Amaruso stumbled apon success not really knowing how. Yed she worked hard and the book is numerous at certain points but over all it lacked general inspiration.

Nicole

The book itself is quite interesting and inspirational once you get into it, however I was more excited to finish it than pick it up and read it

Sarah Vaughan

This book isn't for anyone seeking any kind of mind-blowing original advice for a startup business. Although in her intro the author explicitly says this book is not a memoir, that's exactly what it is. I'd recommend it for a quick, fluffy read (I mean that with all due respect), but I did have a couple of problems with it. First, I totally respect the fact that this woman worked her behind off to get to where she is today. And kudos to her for doing it after people said she couldn't and for taking her own path that didn't involve college. However, I don't think the sole reason this company is apparently doing so well (Full disclosure: I had never heard of it before) is that the author is just a badass bitch who didn't accept no for an answer. Don't even get me started on how her startup (eBay account) first launched with the sale of stolen clothing. In what way did you "work hard" to do any of that??? The premise of this book is that basically, no matter where you came from or how hard you failed at life in high school and college, "if you work as hard as I did you'll have a business that flourishes." That attitude didn't really sit well with me. For starters, she admits that she didn't know a lot about actually running a business from the get-go, and still doesn't understand some, and she admits this humbly, but then she goes right on in the next chapter to act like she is an expert on all things How to Not Fail at Business 101. Tooting our own horn a little maybe? Also, in one chapter she talks about how taking care of your employees and making sure they are happy and motivated is what keeps them working hard for their employer, but then goes right on to act like it was insane for someone to ask off early one day to go buy groceries. Granted, that's not okay in corporate situations and definitely not okay to make a habit of, but when you were a three-person startup business hiring people on Craigslist and figuring it all out as you went, was it really necessary to fire someone because he wanted to beat rush hour traffic in San Francisco for one day in his life? I don't think so.

I also abhorred the fact that every other phrase in this book was Nasty Gal (the name of the business). No thanks.

Capucine Fachot

A really great read, I recommend it to anyone. Everyone.

Corey White

The book is a 4 for those new to working and doing things in line with their passion. Great for new graduates of high school and for people who just can't seem to get ahead. I have read many of the suggestions and lessons in previous books and on blogs so it was mostly a refresher for me. Still a good read though.

daisy

i really enjoy reading this book tho, the fact that many despise this book just confuses me. this is a fun book to read if u want some kick ass motivation,, i just dislike the fact that her brand is fast fashion

Delapan tahun lalu, dia bukan siapa-sapa. Dikeluarkan dari sekolah, berganti-ganti pekerjaan, mengorek sampah untuk mencari makanan, sampai-sampai pernah menjadi pengutil profesional di supermarket demi bertahan hidup. Namun kini, Sophia Amoruso adalah perempuan muda, pendiri, CEO, dan direktur kreatif Nasty Gal, toko fashion online beromset jutaan rupiah. Bisnis Sophia dimuai di eBay, dari menjual buku bekas sampai baju-baju vintage yang dia kumpulkan dari tukang loak. Jatuh bangun dia alami, tetapi di bidang itulah akhirnya dia menemukan kecintaannya. Dia pun mampu membuat situs sendiri, nastygal.com, yang dinobatkan majalah Inc. menjadi toko retail dengan perkembangan tercepat di Amerika. Sophia membuktikan bahwa menjadi sukses bukan tentang seberapa populer dirimu di sekolah atau kampus. Keberhasilan adalah tentang kerja keras, melakukan hal yang kamu sukai, dan memercayai instingmu. Dalam buku ini, Sophia dan para #GIRLBOSS lainnya tak hanya bercerita kisah suksesnya, tetapi juga membagi rahasia dan tips menjadi #GIRLBOSS sesungguhnya. [Mizan, Noura Books, Kisah, Wanita, Perempuan, Karir, Sukses, Terjemahan, Indonesia]

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Karla 

Mi reseña en el canal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BcKY...

Cola

Super inspiring. Everyone should read this if they haven't yet.

Olivera Mitić

It was a bit repetitive and the author was sometimes too cocky. On a whole, tho - I liked it much more than I thought I would.

Magdalene Lim

This is no literature book. 

What I like about it is the spirit of Amoruso and her work ethic. I am also quite partial towards maker/entrepreneur types of writing. And what Nasty Gal has been able to accomplish is nothing short of amazing. While they are a fashion brand, I have always been more interested in how they brand themselves over what they are branding (the clothes, etc). Their Instagram feed, Amoruso's Instagram feed and even how they crowd sourced the illustrations in this book - sweet way to get hoards of Nasty Gal wannabes excited about the launch. 

Whether it's her crazy work ethic, knack for styling or how she GETS marketing via social media (MySpace, Instagram, Snapchat, etc), it's a combination of things that makes Sophie Amoruso the maverick she is. Just like how art sometimes sells so well because of the personas artists project (E.g. Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol), Amoruso is THE face and personality of Nasty Gal.

Danica Holdaway

Loved this book! I'm a little confused by some of the negative reviews or people thinking she shames millennials, because I didn't feel that at all. I loved how practical and real this book was. Most of this is job/career related, but I also felt motivated in my personal life. She really helps flesh out developing your personal brand, figuring out who you are, and how to turn it into something real. I'm recommending this book to every girl age 18 and up!

Rebeca Keren Nuñez

Bastante honesto. Mezcla lo biográfico con reflexiones al respecto. Fácil de leer. Vi la serie basada en la vida de la autora, entonces hay bastantes cosas que me resultaron súper familiares.

Zoe Smolen

Wanted to like this book so much, but it just fell short for me. It was too self-helpy and felt like a cheap version of Lean In. There are some nice quotes in there, but in the end, it just didn't do it for me.

Heather

Nice fun read on entrepreneurship.
Makes you feel good and want to buy a lot of new cloth.

Marisa Eikenberry

When I first started this book, all I could think was, "I'm not sure I want to be a boss." But this book isn't just about running a company. This is about being the boss of your career, the boss of your own life. It's taking ownership of your passions and how you should strive for greatness. It's also a great lesson in, "Be yourself, 'cause everyone else is taken." 

One of my favorite quotes in this book that I think sums up the content nicely is this: "It's cool to be kind. It's cool to be weird. It's cool to be honest and to be secure with yourself."

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