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mari1532's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I bought the paperback copy of this book after it was released but it has been sitting on my to-be-read pile ever since. So, one day when I found the audiobook available at my library I decided to give it a go and after listening to this entire book I am so mad at myself for not reading it sooner. Phillips does an excellent job recounting her life, even the darkest parts, with perspective, honesty, and humour. The way that she wrote the essays included in this book (and the way she read them) made this a book that reminded me why I love reading generally and memoirs specifically. The discussions of her relationships, her family, and the Hollywood gossip (it's her life so it's not gossip...maybe snippets?) made this book impossible to put down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Rape, Death, Sexism, and Grief
Moderate: Abortion, Vomit, and Blood
canadabooks's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
I fell in love with Busy Philipps while reading this. She is simply so engaging and real.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Alcohol, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
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