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ISBN: 9780008239220

Anna Faris

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Jennifer

Easy read. It's like a longer, more focused version of Anna's podcast. I occasionally listen to her podcast and, like the show, some parts are better than others. Sometimes she's sarcastic and witty and I feel like we're getting somewhere. Other times, she's saying really saccharine sweet things about people and I can't tell if she really means it or not. Sometimes I feel like she's about to touch upon a real, relevant issue (i.e. rape culture, feminism, deep-seated soul issues, etc.), but never quite gets there. Perhaps the insecurity she speaks of isn't actually "solved" or it hasn't actually improved as much as she thinks it has because every time I think she's about to commit to a feeling or a point-of-view, she ends the story instead. It's her memoir so she can do as she pleases, but her writing style reveals more about her than the content of what she's saying. That said, her chapter about wedding hoopla is spot on and very timely for me. Thank you, Anna. Her chapters about dating Chris and her baby were good. I felt like she was being more real. And honestly, why else would anyone initially pick up this book if you weren't a little curious about how she and Chris talk about each other? There's a chapter where they're both giving their perspectives on fame and relationships and Chris sounds really intelligent and thoughtful. So now I'm hoping he comes out with a memoir soon! But also, obviously I get why she focuses on the positive in her life, but it makes me question everything. Like, if she and Chris can't make it, who can???????? I NEED MORE DETAIL, ANNA! Obviously you left out some major issues. You can't talk about how much you like other people's problems and not divulge your own. You're killin us. (She admits this about herself in the book but holy crap is it true.)

Rebeca Keren Nuñez

Lo leí después de haber escuchado el podcast por un tiempo y lo super recomiendo, al libro y al podcast también. Divertido, honesto y agil. Se siente muy cercano. La verdad lo disfrute mucho y lo recomiendo.

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