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This Will Only Hurt a Little
- Narrated by: Busy Philipps
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
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??'
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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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- Amazon Customer
- 28-06-21
Loved every minute
Could not stop listening to this. Having grown up watching Busy on different shows it was such an insight listening to how she got to each step of her life. I just want to go back and watch all of her shows again now!
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- Jacquiw383
- 08-05-20
Love it.. no I Fucking Love it!!
easy listening... loved the detail! She's a Girl I think I would like if we met... Honest!
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- Mulan
- 25-05-19
Honest and gripping
If you follow Busy on Instagram, you know that she knows how to tell a good story and you will love her book. That's what she does here about her life. It was even better listening to her tell her story. She has dealt with alot in her life and I really do feel for her. I finished this book in two days, it was gripping. i would definately recommend it
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- Lucy lu
- 30-05-20
Read beautifully, relatable story
Well written and very relatable story for women and how they're treated especially in the workplace.
I loved Busy's brilliant impressions of people, she is a fantastic mimic.
Busy was badly treated by some people but sometimes she comes over as a little tactless and mean in her judgement of others but at least she was honest in recounting this. Also Hollywood sounds maddening so that goes someway to excuse this you could argue.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-10-18
What I imagine hanging out w. Busy feels like
Busy Phillips is one part anxiety ridden due to what other people think of her and one part doesn't give a whoa. You get to see both sides, vulnerability and the kind of confidence of a woman who's been through some shit (albeit some stuff us regular janes can't relate to i.e. hollywood turbulence).
Knowing the perspective it was written from, I had an open mind with 'This Will Only Hurt a Little', meaning I knew it was going to change my life. But I like Busy because she's herself in a world that tries to quiet emotions and the general sound of women's voices.
I imagine the audiobook was much like grabbing coffee with Busy Phillips, full of laughs, cringing and crying, and it didn't disappoint in that respect. For the record, I had a great time hanging out with Busy.
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- Nlr
- 20-05-20
The most entertaining book in my Audible library
I rarely feel moved enough by a book to write a review but I want to strongly recommend this book to others. I actually look forward to my long commute - hearing Busy's story in her own words feels like the best chatdown with a really good friend. Her story is fascinating, heartwarming, heartbreaking, and hilarious - I find myself actually laughing out loud in parts, but also crying and gasping at other parts. I will listen to this one again and again. You don't have to be a fan to get a lot out of this book - I wasn't when I started listening (I heard Busy on Fearne Cotton's podcast Happy Place) - but I am a fan now! :D
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- KD84
- 20-08-19
easy listening
a lovely book, very easy listening. I love that she dips into so many aspects of her life & is so relatable
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-10-20
Must read for any young girl
It’s so important - to hear this level of honesty. I’ll give it to my daughter when she grow up
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- Andrew
- 22-04-20
Awesome!!!
Did not disappoint, what an actual badass! Love that she read it as I don't think me reading it could have done it justice. Thoroughly enjoyed listening.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-11-21
Brave and inspiring
Clearly a woman who has had to deal with a lot of, frankly, sh!t, I found this to be a testament to courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. Busy speaks so plainly and honestly, in a way that makes the story she tells really captivating and emotional. A great listen.
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