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  • By: Retta
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)
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Summary

This program is read by the author. 

"This book feels like a real conversation. When we enter Retta's world we are at the best party and in the hands of a gracious, self-perceptive, and deeply hilarious host." (Amy Poehler) 

In this hilarious audiobook essay collection, Parks and Recreation star Retta shares the stories that led to her success in Hollywood. 

In So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know, Parks and Recreation star Retta takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches (well, rich enough that she can buy $15,000 designer handbags yet scared enough to know she's always a heartbeat away from ramen with American cheese). 

Throwing her hardworking Liberian parents through a loop, Retta abandons her plan to attend med school after graduating Duke University to move to Hollywood to star in her own sitcom - like her comedy heroes Lucille Ball and Roseanne. 

Say what? Word. Turns out Retta might actually be on to something. After winning Comedy Central's stand-up competition, she should be ready for prime time - but a fear of success derails her biggest dream. 

Whether reminiscing about her days as a contract chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, telling "dirty" jokes to Mormons, feeling like the odd man out on Parks, fending off racist trolls on Twitter, flirting with Michael Fassbender, or expertly stalking the cast of Hamilton, Retta's unique voice and refreshing honesty will make you laugh, cry, and laugh so hard you'll cry. 

Her eponymous sitcom might not have happened yet, but by the end of So Close to Being the Sh*t, listeners will be rooting for Retta to be the next one-named wonder to take over your television. And she just might inspire you to reach for the stars, too. 

©2018 Marietta Sirleaf (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Two things - 1) Don't yell 'Treat Yo Self' at Retta if you see her in person, a lot of people have done that already, just whisper it to yourself and give her a thumbs up. That'd be cool. 2) Check out her book. Stop reading this quote and buy it already, boo boo." (Aziz Ansari, best-selling author of Modern Romance)

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very entertaining

couldn't stop listening, very funny and forgot it was an audio book, It felt more like a comedy podcast of retta. prior to this book I enjoyed retta, now I am a fan

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I now know the Sh*t

I loved this book. I laughed a lot.
couldn't wait to hear each chapter.
For the record..I have not seen Hamilton but now know how much I need to.

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OMG ITS SO GOOOOOODDDD!!!

I loved this!!!! I always felt there wasn't enough of Donna on Parks and rec, and was so happy when Retta's book came out. This. is. hilarious! Love Retta!!!
I honestly wish the book was longer, time just flew by. I will pre-order ANYTHING she will write. This is a must read/listen. Love her voice!

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