Lets talk about Tina Fey for a moment, shall we?
She is a powerhouse of a leader in the comedic world, she is a wife, a mama, and a woman.
And she has written a hilarious book that gives a glimpse into her hysterical life and all oft he happenings that shaped who she is.
For example, in Bossypants, Fey describes how a woman can make it in the workplace:
“No pigtails, no tube tops. Cry sparingly. (Some people say “Never let them see you cry.” I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone).”
She also offers advice to parents who bought the book to raise an achievement-oriented, drug-free, adult virgin. Her parenting recipe for success include a strong father figure, bad skin, and a child-sized colonial-lady outfit.
Simple, right?
This book has made me laugh out loud. And that is a rarity.
Here is what I love the most about Bossypants… Tina makes no apologies about being a woman and being a boss. She makes her opinions very clear about qualities women should strive to have… and she subtly suggests the qualities women should avoid.
You know, simple stuff. Don’t play dumb. Don’t trash other women.
And then there is her life advice… Make friends with lesbians for they make the best friends. Leave people alone about their weight. Never tell a crazy person he’s crazy.
So, here is my advice.
Buy or borrow Bossypants.
If you are in Cincinnati, you can borrow my copy. But I want it back. Because I’m going to highlight it up and post quotes from it around my office and house.
Thats all for today.
Have a good one!
XO,
Leah


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July 20, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Clarke
you are the 2nd person in 3 days that has recommended this book to me. guess i better go get it!
July 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Mads
I loved Bossypants too! I think the only thing I didn’t love was that the last chapter seemed really rushed.
Her opinions on women in the workplace are dead on.
July 20, 2011 at 8:51 PM
Leah
I need to read that book! Love Tina Fey. And I must say I am so in awe that you have a newborn and can still blog. I was such a mess after having my daughter that I could barely construct an email.
July 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Megan
I love how self-deprecating she is. It took me a very long time to learn how to make fun of myself, love what God gave me, and not care what others say. As a former owner of big eyebrows I really appreciated her line; “Straight Greek eyebrows. They start at the hairline at my temple and, left unchecked, will grow straight across my face and onto yours”. Ha. (If anyone wants to borrow my copy…I’m in the Cleveland area…and Fremont every now and then).
January 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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