Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
This Will Only Hurt a Little
Written by Busy Philipps
Narrated by Busy Philipps
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4.5/5 (369 ratings)
Length:
7 hours
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Released:
Oct 16, 2018
ISBN:
9781508267584
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Description
A collection of humorous autobiographical essays 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” (The New Yorker).
Busy Philipps’ autobiographical audiobook 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?
Publisher:
Released:
Oct 16, 2018
ISBN:
9781508267584
Format:Also available as bookBook
Audiobook
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About the author
Busy Philipps is an actress best known for roles in cult TV classics like Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek, Cougar Town, ER, and, most recently, HBO’s Vice Principals. She has appeared in fan-favorite films such as Made of Honor, I Don’t Know How She Does It, He’s Just Not That Into You, White Chicks, and The Gift. She also was one of the writers of the hit film Blades of Glory. She is the host of Busy Tonight on E!. Busy lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two daughters.
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4.5369 ratings / 40 Reviews
Reader reviews
- (5/5)I loved how real and open and honest Busy was!
- (5/5)So honest, funny and enjoyable! I’m not an audiobook kind of person but Busy added such life to the reading that I was instantly hooked! If you are torn between reading the book or listening to it, listen to it...you won’t be disappointed.
- (5/5)Love Busy and love her book! So great to listen to the audiobook version as well
- (5/5)I didn’t expect to like this book so much, I was not very familiar with Busy Philipps but she’s so captivating with her telling things as they are that, after a slow beginning, you get sucked into it, just as when you get closer to a friend. And just as a friend does I ended up laughing and crying with her. As a final result she touched deep inside my heart and help me un tap some unresolved issues and memories and I feel so much stronger now. Thank you for sharing Busy; your story, your humor and your wonderful reading help me to be a more defined woman.
- (5/5)Hysterical and relatable! I loved loved loved it! Definitely in my top 3
- (5/5)Great book! It was such a raw and telling snapshot of Bush’s life!
- (5/5)I loved her candor and honesty. I hope she gets to be a late night host like she hopes. She’s a funny, capable girl who has been through a lot of life. Also I love her girls names and so glad she and her husband worked it out and stayed together.
- (5/5)the best of its kind - will defo listen again if only to spend time with her again - loved it so much
- (5/5)Really surprised about how honest, open and heartfelt this was. Busy truly felt like someone I could confide in by the end.
- (5/5)A beautiful piece of soul put to writing. I adored this book and so many women will be able to relate to this amazing woman! Busy is a Badass!
- (5/5)Hilarious and real. Never thought I'd have anything in common with a little white girl from AZ. But I do. Better than I expected it to be.
- (5/5)Loved this book, very entertaining and authentic . Thumbs up
- (5/5)Astonishing honest, and humanizing. Demonstrates the power of determination.
- (5/5)Wow, I wasn’t sure what to expect, since I didn’t know much about Busy Phillips before choosing to listen to this book. But, I was enthralled, laughing and even close to tears as she told her story. Really enjoyable!!
- (5/5)So real! A look into life as a woman for our generation.
- (5/5)Amazing. I laughed, I cried, I'm emotionally drained. I love the writing, and the tone, and the honesty. And all of it. Just amazing!
- (5/5)Unexpectedly interesting! Loved the fact that it was better than expected!
- (5/5)Loved listening to Busy Phillips read this book. I have enjoyed her acting but didn’t know a lot about her and now i see how hard she has worked and all that she has endured....good and bad.
- (4/5)Very engaging, I appreciate the writer honesty while talking about her personal life
- (5/5)Big fan of her now..and her Mom!! ? loved it.
- (5/5)Loved it soooooo much!!! Busy I didn't know who you really were until I came across your book. I love you thank you for being so real!!!
- (5/5)So relatable. I love how much Busy opens up about her life and how it's not always fucking easy all the time. Make me feel better that I feel the same.
- (5/5)This book is everything. A must read you won’t regret it .
- (5/5)Loved learning more about Busy’s life. I had no idea about almost all of it. Thanks for being so open, real and genuine about it ALL!!
- (2/5)I appreciate the honesty here, but this was not for me. I listened all the way through, but probably should have stopped the first time I thought “This is just plain annoying”, which happened many, many times.
- (3/5)This was okay, I think I thought that I liked Busy Philipps until I listened to this. Her whininess gets old quickly. The shade she throws on celebrities did keep me entertained enough, though!!
- (4/5)Enjoyable, easy and fun. 'Sparkly' describes Busy and the book. Love hearing the author read her words.
- (5/5)So good. I really related to Busy's life. This book made me feel way less weird.
- (5/5)Listening to Busy tell any story is amazing, but hearing her own story, in her own words was beyond special. She is honest, relatable, and hilarious. The only negative is that it had to end!
- (2/5)I thought she was annoying and not funny in the slightest