#GIRLBOSS

By: Sophia Amoruso

Narrated by: Sara Jes Austell

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The first thing Sophia Amoruso sold online wasn’t fashion - it was a stolen book. She spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and dumpster diving. By twenty-two, she had resigned herself to employment, but was still broke, directionless, and working a mediocre day job she’d taken for the health insurance.

It was there that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Eight years later, she is the founder, CEO, and creative director of Nasty Gal, a $100 million plus online fashion retailer with more than 350 employees. Sophia’s never been a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is winding as all hell and lined with naysayers.

#GIRLBOSS includes Sophia’s story, yet is infinitely bigger than Sophia. It’s deeply personal yet universal. Filled with brazen wake-up calls (“You are not a special snowflake”), cunning and frank observations (“Failure is your invention”), and behind-the-scenes stories from Nasty Gal’s meteoric rise, #GIRLBOSS covers a lot of ground. It proves that being successful isn’t about how popular you were in high school or where you went to college (if you went to college). Rather, success is about trusting your instincts and following your gut, knowing which rules to follow and which to break.

A #GIRLBOSS takes her life seriously without taking herself too seriously. She takes chances and takes responsibility on her own terms. She knows when to throw punches and when to roll with them. When to button up and when to let her freak flag fly.

As Sophia writes, “I have three pieces of advice I want you to remember: Don’t ever grow up. Don’t become a bore. Don’t let The Man get to you. OK? Cool. Then let’s do this.”

©2014 Sophia Amoruso (P)2014 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Rather than present a get-rich-quick manual or a list of business tips, Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules." (Vanity Fair)

"A witty and cleverly told account ... It’s this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing." (Los Angeles Times)

"#GIRLBOSS is more than a book ... #GIRLBOSS is a movement." (Lena Dunham)

Rediscovering my Girl Boss

I really loved this book and found it to be truly helpful. The narration complimented the material wonderfully and helped me to identify with the author better.

I have always felt that earlier in my life I was a real girl boss, And in the last few years I have lost the confidence in myself and the confidence to be myself. This book reiterates the fact that if you think you're an individual then you are AND that your uniqueness should be celebrated.

If your like me and woke up to find you are not who you thought you were then this is the book to relight your fire and get you back on track.

Superb

When you don't need to make some mistakes because Sophia made all of them for you to learn from. P.S. this book isn't one of them!

Inspirational

I love the tone of this book and the way the story evolved totally inspiring a fellow bad bitch *wink*

Enjoyable book

What did you love best about #GIRLBOSS?

although some of the advice she gives you is standard, she is a person whom alot of people can relate to. The book was enjoyable but the voice for the audio was a tad annoying. I just couldnt picture her speeking like such and sometimes it caused me to disconnect from the book

Awesome Book!

This book is a keeper. It's not a "how to build a business like mine" book. Although she does explain how she started her brand and the reasons to which she attributes their rapid growth, this book is more about the characteristics and philosophy it takes to be a #girlboss. I loved it. It's unconventional motivation, with a great back story. And a reminder to embrace your creativity and own it, and that sometimes it's okay to make your own rules.

Really enjoyed this audiobook

If you could sum up #GIRLBOSS in three words, what would they be?

Girlboss, fearless, entrepreneur

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Be your unique and weird self!
Style is like your armor when taking on the day, show your style and embrace it.
Stay focused on yourself. Compare only to thy self.

Super motivating!

Couldn't wait to listen to this each day! I'm starting my own business from scratch doing things "my" way. I left encouraged and affirmed. Thanks!!!

great narrator

the voice of the narrator sounds how I would expect the author to sound. great job

Great Find!

A great way to spend a day! I learned and enjoyed every minute of it!

Just what I needed

This was just what I needed without knowing it. Awesome raw truth that everyone should hear about themselves and their journey. Enjoyed every minute of it!