Bossypants

By: Tina Fey

Narrated by: Tina Fey

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Spirited and whip-smart, these laugh-out-loud autobiographical essays are "a masterpiece" from the Emmy Award-winning actress and comedy writer known for 30 Rock, Mean Girls, and SNL". (Sunday Telegraph).

Before Liz Lemon, before Weekend Update, before Sarah Palin, Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: A recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV. She has seen both these dreams come true.

At last, Tina Fey's story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon - from the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentence.

Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've always suspected: You're no one until someone calls you bossy.

Includes special, never-before-solicited opinions on breastfeeding, princesses, Photoshop, the electoral process, and Italian rum cake!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2011 Tina Fey (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Laugh and enjoy

Loved it...great way to start the day. This is the best kind of book. Tina Fey is intelligent witty and entertaining.

Fun Read - Made Commuting to Funny

Really enjoyed this reading of Tina Fey's book. I laughed so much, and really enjoyed all the anecdotes about her life. Also love the included PDF. Great listen and highly recommended.

Tina Fey, you did it again.

I read this book when it first came out a few years ago, and I enjoyed it even more listening to it the second time around.

Hearing Tina read aloud was even better than the voice I had for her in my head when I read the paper copy. I laughed out loud most of the time listening, and when I wasn't laughing, there was a big-ass smile on my face. No one is more honest about life than Tina Fey, and every woman will identify with her story in some way or another, guaranteed. She even includes little anecdotes and audio from her SNL skits that aren't part of the physical copy of the book.

No summer beach book will ever top this one.

Tina gets funny!

Having an inside story told by the main character in rings more life to the story. Tina had me chuckling and cackling on a car ride and on the train. She is honest and blunt, giving her life it's own comedy. A fun listen :)

Surprisingly Insightful

Would you listen to Bossypants again? Why?

We all know that Tina Fey is hilarious, but no everyone realizes how brilliant she is until this book. She's keenly aware of the disadvantages that come with being a woman in a

Very entertaining

Loved this book and the familiar sound of Tina Fey's voice. Learning about her life and career path through her own stories and her thoughts/opinions on the many things she has encountered was very funny and interesting. Would definitely recommend to friends and family

Buy it!

What did you love best about Bossypants?

I listen to audiobooks at work, and this one really made the day fly by. If you don't work in an office, I will explain that this is a very good thing and something that you always wish would happen.

Have you listened to any of Tina Fey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

When I listened to Bossypants, it felt more like being told a story than it did being read a book. You know what I mean? Tina's delivery is fun, warm, conversational, and lovely to listen to. She's a great writer and I loved every part of it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I really enjoyed the bits about female empowerment. I also greatly enjoyed her recount of the day that made her quit the crappy job she had. I totally relate.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book to anyone who is currently breathing (sorry, non-breathers).
Also, if you've already listened to this book and aren't sure what to do next, try leaving it on for your pet when you leave the house. It will teach them to be better improvisers on stage, and maybe get a call back from Lorne Michaels.

I finally understand the hype over audiobooks

Where does Bossypants rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was the second audiobook I've listened to, and I really think the key is listening to an audiobook recorded by the author him/herself. The first audiobook I've listened to was "My Beloved World" by Justice Sotomayor and it was definitely a captivating story. However, Bossypants really turned up the entertainment factor for me and I now look forward to my walk to work.

Any additional comments?

I am still a fan of physical books and reading, but perhaps no one can really deliver the story of a memoir as well the author him/herself.

Tina Fey is Brilliant!

I bow down to Tina Fey. I so love how she makes no apologies for being a smart, outspoken, competitive woman! What a great role model!

The book is one of the best on audible. Her characterization of the various voices is fantastic...the very reason I love audible vs. reading. The story is fantastic as well. She addresses all the stuff we want to hear about. Fantastic book!

I think I love Tina Fey even more

After hearing her read, you really get to know her. It was a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the entertainment!