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The New York Times bestseller

A memoir by the beloved comedic actress known for her roles on Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek, and Cougartown who has become 'the breakout star on Instagram stories...imagine I Love Lucy mixed with a modern lifestyle guru' (New Yorker).

Busy Philipps's autobiographical book offers the same unfiltered and candid storytelling that her Instagram followers have come to know and love, from growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona and her painful and painfully funny teen years, to her life as a working actress, mother, and famous best friend.

Busy is the rare entertainer whose impressive arsenal of talents as an actress is equally matched by her storytelling ability, sense of humor, and sharp observations about life, love, and motherhood. Her conversational writing reminds us what we love about her on screens large and small. From film to television to Instagram, Busy delightfully showcases her wry humor and her willingness to bare it all.

'I've been waiting my whole life to write this book. I'm just so grateful someone asked. Otherwise, what was the point of any of it??'

©2018 Busy Philipps (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Entertainment & Celebrities Women Celebrity Funny Witty Heartfelt Inspiring Biography Comedy

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Critic reviews

"Busy is a legit writer with a voice as clear as a bell." (Tina Fey)

"Funny, refreshingly candid memoir about Hollywood, motherhood and BFFhood." (Cosmopolitan)

"Judy Blume meets Karl Ove Knausgaard meets one brave woman from Arizona." (Miranda July)
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I watched freaks and geeks years ago so when I saw this it was a must and I loved every second of it

I loved it

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Great to hear the book read by Busy it just adds to the story. Very easy listen too

A fantastic listen very hard to pause

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I've been a fan of Busy for a long time but regardless the emotion and storytelling added to the audio version of this touching and truthful book is so satisfying.

The last couple yrs of her life are described quite briefly, to some relief, as I hope we'll get a follow up in a few yrs.

One of the Best Audiobiographies

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I thought I couldn't love Busy Philipps any more, and then I heard her story. Equal parts hilarious Hollywood anecdotes and relatable personal tragedy, Philipps manages to break down any preconceptions you may have about her in a warm, witty and knowing voice. She's the sort of voice that we need in the world, and I challenge you not to want to be her best friend after hearing this book.

the voice of a generation

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This was so refreshing and so moving. I really appreciate the honesty. It reminds me that our stories as women matter and should be told. Thank you Busy Xx

Amazing!

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