Bossypants by Tina Fey

Fey, T. (2015). Bossypants. NY: Little, Brown

Summary: Tina Fey was born in 1970 in a Philadelphia suburb. She recounts loving her childhood and enjoying growing up with her family and her fondness for her Dad who was firm but loving to her. Tina worked summers at an acting camp and quickly learned here that women should support other women not hurt or put each other down. After she graduated college she moved to she moved to Chicago where became a part of the Second City improv group. She was forced, through improv, to become a better comedian and actor due to the rigor of improv acting. This is where she met her husband Jeff. From here, she was hired to work on Saturday Night Live where she met her best friend Amy Poehler. This is where she ained the idea for her TV show 30 Rock which she wrote and then pitched to NBC and was given the green light. As the book progresses, Tine talks about the struggle to be a mom in the industry and questions whether or not she would want to have more kids. 

Strengths:  This books showcases hilarious sketch comedy like stories of Tina Fey's life that explain some of the actor's history. The real strength of this book shows the politics and backstage life of a Saturday Night Live sketch comedian and writer. I think this book will help with anyone who is in need of a laugh or someone who is looking to break in to the comedy sketch world.

Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6QQzG01U9Y

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Other books by Tina Fey:

• Bossypants is the only book written by Tina Fey

LSSL 5385 Requirement Met: Outstanding Books for the Collegebound