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ninadom's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve always been a fan of Busy but never knew too much about her. Really loved how honest and open this was. Very no nonsense and just an overall good story being told. Even bigger fan now!
lesserjoke's review against another edition
4.0
I mostly know actress Busy Philipps from her work on the long-running stage show / podcast the Thrilling Adventure Hour, and I'll admit that I primarily picked up this book hoping -- in vain, as it turns out -- for stories of that production. I'm glad that I did, however, because Philipps has some important, soul-baring insights to share from her life and acting career within these pages. The author is blunt and uncompromising about her experiences with rape, abortion, mental health, childbirth, Hollywood fatphobia, and abusers like James Franco and Harvey Weinstein. Although I wouldn't quite say it's an essential memoir on any of these topics, it rings with an emotional honesty throughout.
booksborrowed's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
Busy Philipps is not holding back. This memoir feels like getting to know a new friends past and all the gossip that comes with that. She is authentic and loud and shares her scariest moments alongside her wins. I really enjoyed listening to her with the audiobook!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion
sharppointysticks's review against another edition
3.0
This was a humorous memoir that does not hold back. Busy shares her life with us, the good and the bad, from her early years through present day. She narrated the audiobook, so you get to hear her story directly from her.