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It starts off like a memoir, all twisted-makes-you-uncomfortable-reading-it childhood, with (I guess) "funny" parts, but I respected it more for its honesty and, you know, real human experience than for its humor.
Then it just kind of jumped around - essays about real things from her life. Each chapter seems to have a thesis that she expounds on. Never really tickled me, but I did like it for being really forthright for a book written by a Daily Show writer (and I've read a few).
Wouldn't call it a biography, wouldn't call it a memoir, wouldn't call it a really funny book. But I'm outnumbered, it seems - everyone else seems to think it's hilarious.
Then it just kind of jumped around - essays about real things from her life. Each chapter seems to have a thesis that she expounds on. Never really tickled me, but I did like it for being really forthright for a book written by a Daily Show writer (and I've read a few).
Wouldn't call it a biography, wouldn't call it a memoir, wouldn't call it a really funny book. But I'm outnumbered, it seems - everyone else seems to think it's hilarious.
I don't read many memoirs, but occasionally, I do and am amply rewarded. Samantha Bee is the Most Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and this is her collection of essays.
She writes about growing up with a candid, hilarious outlook on life. She comes from a long, long, long line of divorced couples and so when she gets a step-mom, she has to rethink what she has been taught. Her step-mom was not an only child like Samantha, so Samantha talks about how she's treated differently by her and how more is expected of her now as well.
I think the funniest essay for me was The Birds and The Bees. Samantha's parents were friends with another couple who just got married. They know Samantha's parents are going camping in the same area as their honeymoon, so they are nice and say they should hook up while they are there... sure everyone says that but they don't MEAN it! Samantha's parents crash this couples honeymoon......and it is so funny. I laughed with tears sliding down my face when they tried to explain to Samantha the birds and the bees. Simply hysterical!
She also talks about penis envy - and how many of her friends were victims of random penis exposure. For some reason, people like to show Samantha their penises. She's seen so many of them that when she isn't exposed, she is disappointed. She has a job in high school for a video vending machine company, and one of the things returned alot was homemade pornography.
She has alot of other jobs too, and crazy antics as a teenager that will leave you in stitches. Samantha Bee's writing is refreshing, entertaining, page-turning, and laugh-out-loud funny. I highly recommend it!!
She writes about growing up with a candid, hilarious outlook on life. She comes from a long, long, long line of divorced couples and so when she gets a step-mom, she has to rethink what she has been taught. Her step-mom was not an only child like Samantha, so Samantha talks about how she's treated differently by her and how more is expected of her now as well.
I think the funniest essay for me was The Birds and The Bees. Samantha's parents were friends with another couple who just got married. They know Samantha's parents are going camping in the same area as their honeymoon, so they are nice and say they should hook up while they are there... sure everyone says that but they don't MEAN it! Samantha's parents crash this couples honeymoon......and it is so funny. I laughed with tears sliding down my face when they tried to explain to Samantha the birds and the bees. Simply hysterical!
She also talks about penis envy - and how many of her friends were victims of random penis exposure. For some reason, people like to show Samantha their penises. She's seen so many of them that when she isn't exposed, she is disappointed. She has a job in high school for a video vending machine company, and one of the things returned alot was homemade pornography.
She has alot of other jobs too, and crazy antics as a teenager that will leave you in stitches. Samantha Bee's writing is refreshing, entertaining, page-turning, and laugh-out-loud funny. I highly recommend it!!
Proof that Canadians can be just as childish as Yanks (but maybe not quite as gross).
I have been a fan of "The Daily Show" for a long time and Samantha Bee is one of my favorite "correspondents". It's one of those shows (for those that either do not watch tv *gasp* or don't have cable) that takes your average everyday WTF stance on politics and gives it the proper twist so that you don't feel all alone in your horror and can actually laugh at that horror.
This book is hilarious! I caught myself laughing on several occasions annoying my sleeping dog (he hates to be waken up during his beauty sleep). It is definitely an adult read and not for the youngsters as you might well guess. And although I am thoroughly convinced that Samantha will go to gerbil/rodent hell in her afterlife I still will say this is one good read. If you like your biography with a large dose of humor, do pick up this book. You won't be disappointed.
I give this book 5 stars. It is exactly what I expected and a bit more.
This book is hilarious! I caught myself laughing on several occasions annoying my sleeping dog (he hates to be waken up during his beauty sleep). It is definitely an adult read and not for the youngsters as you might well guess. And although I am thoroughly convinced that Samantha will go to gerbil/rodent hell in her afterlife I still will say this is one good read. If you like your biography with a large dose of humor, do pick up this book. You won't be disappointed.
I give this book 5 stars. It is exactly what I expected and a bit more.
I really like Samantha Bee but I found this book to just be "okay". The first half was funny in a dark way, when she talks about her childhood. Then I lost interest. I skimmed the last 80 pages to get through.
