Bossypants

I listened to this audiobook form, and I definitely think it's the way to go. There are certain little nuggets that Tina puts in the audio version, and I really dig listening to authors read their memoirs, anyway.

While the book was engaging and had its moments, I was a little let down. The problem was, I wanted a real memoir, and this is really more of a collection of essays. It's interesting and entertaining, but it's not the life story and reflection I was hoping for. And, I probably should have realized this, since Tina's still IN her career, and those types of memoirs don't happen until the celebrity's fame has died down. She talked about key aspects that people want to know about: SNL, 30 Rock, impersonating Sarah Palin - but they were more anecdotal than reflective.

She did mention at times about the sexism that she faced (and still faces) and how she paved the way for women in the industry, but it's only in brief moments. She spends more time talking about the modeling process, how she celebrates Christmas with the in-laws, and bad cruise ship experiences. But yet, she never talks about how she met her husband?

I think people who dig Tina Fey because she's funny and don't care so much about her “roots” will enjoy this book more. It reads more like a stand-up routine than a memoir. I'll wait another 10 years for the more in-depth book.