I didn’t particularly care for this, but it was short so it wasn’t too painful. It’s more a collection of essays than a memoir, but that’s not really its problem either. I think the tone was just a little too rough for me. Crudeness and profanity really don’t bother me, but this just felt like she was looking for attention. I wasn’t familiar with Kargman before this, so perhaps it’s not the best introduction to her voice. The book definitely had its funny moments, but the other stuff just overshadows it. ( )

Parts of this book were ok, and I can see why I thought (and LT's algorithm thought) it would be a good choice for me. Kargman talks about city life, pregnancy, and parenting -- all topics close to my heart, and theoretically fodder for some hilarious commentary. Unfortunately, this one just didn't do it for me. The author makes a few fat jokes too many to be considered light and funny, and generally her tone comes across more snide than broadly amusing. ( )

This book comes with a disclaimer (from me)- if you are uncomfortable reading books with strong sometimes crude language and humor, this book is not for you. And I realize that is more of a warning than a disclaimer. Kargman is hysterically funny to me, but I know that not everyone enjoys reading certain words or about certain situations. So I want to put that out there.

Kargman's book made me laugh out loud - I mentioned on another post that I had to put this book down until my husband got home, just so I could share the funny parts with him. I am sure he thought I was a nut, amid my giggles, trying to read the sentence. But he is used to it. Her hatred of Nellie Oleson almost had me hyperventilating. I was a huge Little House fan, and I really disliked Nellie too. And her descriptions of momzillas, I feel I have met those women, and yes, they are frightening.

There are a few parts that are not meant to be funny, but reflective, such as the chapter where Kargman writes a letter to her apartment, which was sort of like her cocoon for a bit, and gave her the space to grow and change; but the chapter where she talks about how vanity saves her life is my favorite. Her never give up, I am going to get what I want attitude regarding botox led her to a startling discovery, that really did save her life.

I loved this book, although I do not recommend it for everyone. ( )

A great, quirky little read. Hilarious and easy to relate to, once you pick up on the style of her language and get beyond the profanity (some appropriate). Nice little break between some serious novel-reading! ( )

Jill Kargman has put together a collection of very funny and unique essays. Her topics of observations range from family and motherhood to things in her basic daily life.

Admittedly, Jill has a signature slang-style of speaking/writing. However, she is so entertaining that you can overlook it. She packs quite a bit of humor into a small and easily readable book.

This is a book that you will read and probably pass along to a BFF for a chuckle, as well. Enjoy! ( )