{"product_id":"9781250109712","title":"So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSo Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Retta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn her hilarious book of essays\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e star Retta shares the stories that led to her success in Hollywood.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSo Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e  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). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrowing her hard-working Liberian parents for 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether reminiscing  about her days as a contract chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, telling “dirty”  jokes to Mormons, feeling like the odd man out on \u003ci\u003eParks\u003c\/i\u003e, fending off racist trolls on Twitter, flirting with Michael Fassbender, or expertly stalking the cast of \"Hamilton\u003ci\u003e,\" \u003c\/i\u003eRetta’s unique voice and refreshing honesty will make you laugh, cry, and laugh so hard you’ll cry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer eponymous sitcom might not have happened yet, but by the end of \u003ci\u003eSo Close to Being the Sh*t\u003c\/i\u003e,  you’ll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hollywood has no more honest, hilarious or necessary guide than Retta. If her tweets just aren't enough, get ready for the fullness of her vision- you're gonna laugh. You're gonna think. You're gonna be hella glad you came.\" —Lena Dunham, author of \u003ci\u003eNot That Kind of Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading this book is like having the best coffee date with the life-long friend I wish I had. Retta makes me laugh and feel so hard.\" —America Ferrera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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, author of \u003ci\u003eModern Romance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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, author of \u003ci\u003eYes, Please\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA humorous memoir that will please the author's many fans and followers.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eWhether recalling her early years doing stand-up on the college circuit, expounding on the ways TV shows reflect us, or fangirling hard for the musical Hamilton, comedian and actor Retta spins entertaining tales and hilarious phrases.... As books like this one go, hers is as honest, funny, and fun to read as they come.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eRetta’s unique voice and refreshing honesty will make you laugh, cry, and laugh so hard you cry.\" —\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A breezy and comedic tale... Fans of stand-up comedy, celebrity books, and especially fans of Retta's work will likely enjoy this fun, lighthearted read.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Retta was already one of our favorite people in Hollywood — yet the hilarious, inspirational essays of So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know made us love her even more.” —\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Get ready to laugh out loud in public.” —\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The hilarious star of Parks and Recreation and Good Girls, Retta knows how to get a laugh. Her debut essay collection tackles everything from abandoning her med school plans to stalking the cast of Hamilton.” —\u003ci\u003ePurewow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This memoir is fantastic. It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, it’s insightful, and it’s charming. I liked Retta before; now I’m her biggest fan.” —\u003ci\u003eBookriot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250109712\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40698449690830,"sku":"9781250109712","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_6502a302-988b-49e5-bd0e-f7b24569cd8e.jpg?v=1640491748","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250109712","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}