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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
- Narrated by: Issa Rae
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 02-10-15
- Language: English
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Regular price: $17.00
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Publisher's Summary
In the best-selling tradition of Sloan Crosley's I Was Told There'd Be Cake and Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, here is a collection of humorous essays on what it's like to be unabashedly awkward in a world that regards introverts as hapless misfits and black as cool.
"My name is 'J' and I'm awkward--and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?"
Being an introvert in a world that glorifies cool isn't easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award-winning hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, is that introvert--whether she's navigating love, work, friendships, or rapping-- it sure is entertaining. Now, in this debut collection of essays written in her witty and self-deprecating voice, Rae covers everything from cybersexing in the early days of the Internet to deflecting unsolicited comments on weight gain, from navigating the perils of eating out alone and public displays of affection to learning to accept yourself --natural hair and all.
A reflection on her own unique experiences as a cyber pioneer yet universally appealing, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl is a book no one--awkward or cool, black, white, or other--will want to miss.
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- Bella
- Los Angeles
- 03-10-17
Good comedy book
Any additional comments?
Isa Rae is one of the funniest people on TV right now. I love her delivery and unique sense of humor. This is one of the better comedy books that have come out over the last few years. It follows a similar formula of many other recent comedian memoirs: lots of background stories about her life told in her unique voice.
I love Isa Rae so I loved hearing about her background. She's super witty and I also felt nostalgic listening to her tell stories about being a teenager in the 90's. I left out a star just because I got a little bored a few chapters before the end of the book. The 80% I listened to was awesome though. To be fair, most books by young comic voices all have had a similar effect on me, so I am in no way giving this a negative review. I think of all the "young" comedy memoirs I've read, this is one of the best.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Jamila
- 02-25-15
Loved
One of my new favorite books! I laughed and cried while listening to Issa Rae's story. She's so brilliant and funny! I related to her in so many ways and I am grateful to have come across this inspirational book. I am truly rooting for her and she has made me even more of a fan. I would recommend this book not just for awkward black girls like myself but anyone who wants to listen to an intelligent young women's take on her life and journey.
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
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- regina
- 03-01-15
Awkward Girls Alike
I loved this book!! just like her YouTube series it was funny, entertaining, and oh so relatable. Issa reading the book gave it such a personal touch and made me feel like I was have a conversation with one of the girls. I look forward to more content from her. Good luck Issa!! I'm a proud fan.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-09-17
Loved it!
I can definitely relate to her story being African American and German I’ve always felt out of place/awkward. Glad to see I’m not the only one.
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- Sybil
- 07-15-15
Hilarious Read
If you could sum up The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl in three words, what would they be?
Funny, relatable, fast
What does Issa Rae bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her voice & tone are real and bring the character to life.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No
Any additional comments?
Must read if born in the 80s!
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-31-18
Not fun to listen to.
It just don't engage me. I need more. I tune out during this reading. Jennifer Lewis and Gabrielle Union both were engaging. I do love Issa Rae just not listening to this audiobook.
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- Brent C.
- 07-23-18
entertaining listen
wanted more personal experience and how she gained opportunity and what she did with it. but over all it was decent.
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- Chocolate Boss
- 11-15-17
Pretty good
I really like Issa Rae and I love her tv show so I was very interested in hearing about her life story and how she came to be. I thought tnis book were interesting and funny.
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- Tuna Smith
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She is smart and funny
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I love Issa Rae
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- A. Campbell
- 03-30-17
amazing! !!
To think that I only just discovered Issa Rae! the book helped me catch up and get to know her as a person! I will miss those little moments when I laughed out loud in public listening to her book and the looks I got from confused 😕 strangers! but like Issa I did not give a ...
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- victoria
- 07-12-16
Excellent
Great Narrative and brilliantly performed!!!
Felt like you are listening to one of your friends, fabulous.
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- H. Haizel
- 09-06-16
Quirky fun relatable
Loved it. Issa put into what's what I couldn't articulate about the awkward moments in life. Thoroughly enjoyed. Genuinely laughed. Recommend for anyone. You definitely do not have to be black either.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-02-19
Wonderfully funny!
Loved the book, funny witty and so real!!
Everything she does is great, I think if you like Issa Rae you need to listen to this!!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-18
A must listen
Hillarious. Loved the story and narration. Couldn't believe it when it came to an end
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-21-18
I'm so glad I finally got to hear her story
loved this book! hilarious and relatable. I love how close she is to her Senegalese route. truly talented and I'm glad she finally got to tell us her story
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- Anonymous User
- 08-29-18
go Issa go!
I loved this book I wish it was longer! I look forward to the another installment
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- Tanne
- 08-12-18
Funny and relatable
A quick and easy listen, I haven't seen the web series but I loved the confident retelling of Issa's misadventures and would love to see a film/series of her childhood exploits.
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- martin egbuawa
- 06-13-18
Awesome!!
This story kept me wanting more. Quite edgy and a true reminder of a young person's everyday struggles. Loved it.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-20-18
Not that awkward African American. Pure pleasure
Loved the parts where Issa spoke French and Wolof. Not that awkward African American. Pure pleasure