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5 out of 5 stars
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Keiran McLaren
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03-20-17
Now that's entertainment
An awesome read that was funny, enjoyable & entertaining with a mix of truth and some hearty felt stories. I love a comedian who gives you a real glimpse into their life and can laugh at the parts that may have not been funny at the time.
I would strongly recommend this book to anyone that lives their life with an open mind and can talk about t it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Samantha Louw
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01-22-17
Not your normal comedian book
Though the book is humorous, it's also insightful into many things we think only we think and feel. Recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous Book Fiend
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04-24-17
A Great Read but a Better Listen!
I was generously sent this book for review by the publisher and I am so glad that I was because this was a thoroughly enjoyable read! I have to admit that I hadn't really heard of Jen Kirkman's stand up until I heard about this book and then I took to Netflix and watched what she did. I am pretty glad that I watched her stand up before reading this book because I think that it set the tone for what the book was going to like. There was limited crossover so there will definitely be new material in here for die-hard Jen Kirkman fans.
This book is structured like a series of anecdotes about life and love and what is really great about it is that you wouldn't have to read this one chronologically because it isn't written that way. Jan offers witty takes on aspects of life that wouldn't normally have any humour in them, such as divorce and break ups, and adds her own dry sense of humour to them. This book is definitely not for the faint hearted because Jen really doesn't hold back when she offers her opinion on something and that's another thing that I really loved about this read.
I think that this book would be great for anyone who hasn't seen Jen's stand up but I think it is a really good companion for her shows that are currently on Netflix, or is you have been to see her live. I wouldn't necessarily say that this book is for younger readers, just because the life experiences that are mentioned wouldn't necessarily seem relevant, and its helps if you have been through some of the things she has been through as it will make it easier for the reader to relate. I don't like putting ages on books, but I would say that mid twenties would be a good starting point with this one!
I actually downloaded the audio book version of this one because I cannot begin to tell you how much I love hearing authors reading their own memoirs and this definitely fell into that category. It was great hearing Jen tell stories in her own words and her own voice and she puts on an accent to imitate her mother, who has a strong Boston accent and i think that really adds something to the book. I am glad I have a physical copy too though, because this is definitely one of those books that I will go back and dip into again. I haven't read Jen's first book but I will definitely be adding it to my TBR and you should definitely do the same with I Know What I am Doing!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ms. C. Hill
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06-17-16
Jen Kirkman is a rich bitch
I love this lady. She helps me so much with her ancedotes about her life, neurosis and loves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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anette johannessen
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09-26-16
Love this book
I loved this book, full of hilarious stories, I highly recommend this to everyone, Jen Kirkmans the best
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4 out of 5 stars
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mr
on
06-05-16
a fun in site into a single comedians life.
A very enjoyable listen. Why a so many good comedians single or divorced anyhow. Looking for a similar next read.
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