Bossypants
Picking a favorite book is exceptionally hard for me, as I can pinpoint certain books that altered my way of thinking at several stages of my life. Books have always been catalysts for personal growth, so much so that I declared Literary Studies as my major in college. Matilda when I was 8, The Perks of Being a Wallflower when I was 16, Streetcar Named Desire when I was 20. They all instantly transport me back to that time in my life, and a specific enlightening moment about life and love. So you see why it's hard to choose. For me in this particular moment of my life, I had to pick Bossypants by Tina Fey. It's beautiful and hilarious and speaks to me on so many levels. As a mother, as someone trying to make their mark on the world, as a business owner, as a wife and friend. I laughed until I cried, and when I read the line about problem solving, "Is this person in between me and what I want to do? If the answer is no, ignore it and move on." So simple, and yet so powerful. It has become a sort of mantra for me navigating my way through a see of naysayers and copy-cats. If you're not a big reader, you can download the audio version narrated by Ms. Fey herself, which makes it even better!
see previous Literate & Stylish posts here.
i've been meaning to read bossypants - you just gave me the extra push :).
ReplyDeletealso, something about that last photo of emily reminds me of kirsten dunst. i think it's the eyes.
I just finished this last night! I loved this book. It was smart, funny, honest and spoke to me as well. Tina Fey is such a fabulous woman. My most favorite part was when she discussed getting a big and professional photo shoot done, SO HILARIOUS!!
ReplyDeleteHello. I love this book. But I love your shoes more. Can haz them please?! ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it took me this many reads of this series to connect the title to the Dashboard song! Doh!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I am reading right now! Only 2 chapters in and had to leave the room where my mom was reading a serious book, I was laughing so hard :)
ReplyDeleteI grabbed this audio book to listen to while I exercised. Big mistake. I would do two whole sit-ups, then lay on my back laughing for a half hour. :)
ReplyDeleteOmg, I loved The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Great read - I'll have to check out this one as well! Love Tina Fey!
ReplyDeleteCathy Trails
I read the book and its good. .Love fashion sense!:)
ReplyDeleteI love these posts! As a librarian, I approve on making reading stylish :):)
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my to-read list! Hopefully I'll get through it this summer.
ReplyDeleteOff topic, where did she go those gorgeous shoes?!
Bossypants had me laughing out loud so many times! Such a good choice!
ReplyDelete- Angela Marie @ http://sunkissedivory.blogspot.com
what a FANTASTIC series! I love emily! xo
ReplyDeletei've been wanting to read that book for SO long! still haven't yet. tina fey is my fave!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, those blue shoes!
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