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 On

Tina Fey's off-color wit made me laugh out loud. I was a fan from the first page of this book. Just when you think she is getting all meaningful and sappy - she throws out a twisted statement that catches you off guard and sends you into a laughing fit! Wonderful book, Tina Fey. I would recommend this book to all my friends.

You don't have to be a woman to enjoy!

What made the experience of listening to Bossypants the most enjoyable?

The fact that Tina Fey, herself was the narrator. She's hilarious!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tina Fey....she's kind of important in the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

Uhh, I don't really understand the question? No, not really. The question doesn't really apply

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed A LOT! The book is hilarious by itself, but to have Tina actually read it and put in her own emphasis and expressions (yes, you can hear expressions) added so much to the story

Any additional comments?

First, let me say that I am a man and I loved this book.. It's insightful and hilarious.

Second, as a father of two girls, I admire the kind of man that Tina portrays her dad, "Don Fey" as. I am incredibly impressed how she admires him as a strong man, and a father.

Third, There is so much of the story, especially when Tina is describing her life after her marriage, and having a baby, that I can see in my own wife. I have loved Tina Fey for a long time now. I used to think that I wanted my wife to be more like her, and now, I know that she already is.

Thank you Tina, for giving us this insight into your life, struggles, and successes. You are a wonderful role model for all young women out there. You are smart, funny, beautiful, but most of all you are REAL! If only we had more authentic people out there...

I highly recommend this

I really enjoyed this book. It was light and funny. I have recommend this to so many friends.

The Brilliant Tina Fey

Tina is brilliant, funny, and too smart to ignore. Love this book, you will too.

For Fans of Tina Fey

It starts off a little slow unless you can relate people who are studying drama and spend all their time hanging out with other people in drama. It picks up after she graduates from college and gets a job at Second City and Saturday Night Live... and then all the events that we're familiar with, like 30 Rock and the Sarah Palin skit. If you're a fan of Tina Fey, this book is hilarious. If you're not or haven't seen her work, you'll probably find it amusing.

Nice fun book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I might recommend it, if the person is closer to Tina's age, they will enjoy and understand the book better.

Which character – as performed by Tina Fey – was your favorite?

thats she's talking about her self. makes it very easy to believe!

Naturally funny!

The title of this review says it all. It's funny and it made therapy go super fast, because hey, time flies when you're having fun.

Easy listen

Nice quick book to listen to on the train! Not too involved, and definitely funny!!

HILARIOUS!

This book is the ideal Audiobook. Funny and engaging, Tiny Fey reads this book in her full comic persona. She adds to the already funny book by adding some additional commentary and PDFs that guide you through her life. Absolutely awesome!

Give us a second to laugh!

What made the experience of listening to Bossypants the most enjoyable?

Funny story. Tina has a unique sense of humor and the erratic style of her writing is quirky and fun to listen to. I enjoyed the book except for the comedic timing of her reading.

How could the performance have been better?

Even though I really enjoyed the book, there was nary a second to spare to allow for laughter between jokes - which is really a shame, because it's a very funny book - but it made me want to switch off just to be able to take a breath! Next time please give us some time to laugh, Tina!