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Book Review of Bossypants

Bossypants
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Helpful Score: 2


Tina Fey is funny; let's just get that out of the way. This woman cracks me up. We may not agree on politics, but I respect her and admire her and I think she has a keen sense of the human intricacies that thread women together. This book is unabashedly feminist but not a Steinem-type feminism; her germane observations are moderate, respectful, and insightful. She doesn't use this book to bash anyone or push her own beliefs. She simply narrates parts of her life and describes how she got to where she is, what she's grateful for, and how lucky she feels to be in the life she's in.

I enjoyed this book through and through and thought Fey's rules of improv were some of the best pieces of life advice I've ever read. They show a true appreciation of, and respect for, others. She cares about her staff and those around her - not just at home but at large.

How is it that Tina Fey can get so deeply into my head and know what I'm thinking? She's the kind of woman you want to be friends with and one with whom you feel comfortable talking about anything. *sigh* I wish I was her.