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Why Not Me?
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs
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Publisher's Summary
Mindy Kaling has found herself at a turning point. So in Why Not Me?, she shares her ongoing journey to find fulfilment and adventure in her adult life, be it falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in unlikely places, or attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behaviour modification whatsoever.
In 'How to Look Spectacular', she reveals her tongue-in-cheek solutions for guaranteed on-camera beauty. 'Player' tells the story of Mindy being seduced, then dumped, by a female friend in LA. And in 'Soup Snakes', she spills some secrets on her relationship with ex-boyfriend and close friend, B. J. Novak.
Mindy has put the anxieties, the glamour and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into this book, to which anyone can relate. (And, if they can't, they can skip to the parts where she talks about meeting Bradley Cooper.)
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- ASH
- 19-01-21
Unapolagatic
Unapologetically brutal, funny and real...took a long time to finish but i am very glad i sat through it instead of skipping it. Kudos to u Mindy.
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- Arshiya
- 27-11-18
love love love Mindy Kaling.
wanna be her when I grow up. can't wait to read her other awesome book.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-05-21
Laughed non stop
Loved this book! Mindy seems to be able to speak the craziness that is in my brain and make it hilarious! The book is honest, fast paced and never a dull moment. My only issue is I wish it was longer!!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-17
Refreshing and empowering
Mindy as an actress and writer is super talented and it comes across fabulously in this book. Her brutal honesty is refreshing and empowering, and there are many days I think what would Mindy do!
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- pat
- 07-05-16
Not great
I really like her show, but this book is repetitive and self indulgent. Tina Fey has written just one book, kinda says it all.
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- niamh bonner
- 17-05-17
Narration went through me
Couldn't finish listening to this because after about 10 minutes the narration sent me over the edge. The whine in the voice did nothing to add humour to the story. Sorry didn't enjoy it.
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- Christel
- 05-01-17
First book was better
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Mindy was much more earnest in her first book. This book has some good parts, where she talks about BJ and about confidence. But some parts could have been cut out (the emails of the faculty staff).
Has Why Not Me? put you off other books in this genre?
No.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The last part about not answering a young girls question about confidence correctly at a panel. I think this why Mindy is such a force and voice that should be acknowledged, listened and looked up to.
Was Why Not Me? worth the listening time?
Sure.
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- advia
- 30-09-22
Well Done
a wonderful book with an insight into Mindy Kalings honesty, personality and why she struggles with people talking on her figure as a woman
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- fcarouge
- 20-09-22
Loved the book
One of the most honest book you can read. Lovely and no b s. Mindybis the best ♥️.
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- Sahara
- 02-10-20
love mindy
i find all her work hilarious! her chirpy voice and delivery is excellent. I like the commentary but also the factual autobiographical bits. so funny
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- Emma O'Brien
- 29-09-20
The ending is worth it
I loved Mindy's first book, but this one kind of drifted in the middle and I think that's because American colleges are so different to UK universities that I got a bit lost. All the Obama section was super interesting. I'll definitely listen to Mindy's next book. I just love her frank nature.
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- Kirsty
- 03-06-20
Meh - not as funny as the sample suggests
I actually stopped listening to this as I just found it a bit dull and irritating, so only got as far as the second chapter. I'm not entirely sure whether it's the narration or the content of the book which put me off. I was expecting something light and funny, and whilst the dry mocking of shallow behaviour and quirks are amusing, the way it is read and the high-volume of sarcastic content involved somehow lost the humour for me. I usually like dry & sarcastic humour, but because the entire book is full of it without any breather, it became easy to doubt whether the content was actually being sarcastic or not... which became confusing to listen to and eventually began to just sound like someone drivelling on about something that's not actually that interesting.
As I say, I didn't get very far because it was too irritating for me. Maybe it gets better, or maybe I just don't get the humour. Either way, I enjoyed the sample, but didn't enjoy the book.
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- Booknook
- 01-08-19
love it
even better than the last book, laugh out loud funny, light hearted and entertaining, would Definetly recommend!
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- Ali
- 01-06-19
Love Mindy and love this book
If your a fan you'll not be disappointed! This book is honest, funny and definitely not boring.
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- M Ch
- 15-05-19
More please
I only wish it was longer! Mindy is hilarious and I loved it so much that I finished it very quickly. I will be re-listening to this!
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- Annabelle
- 14-08-19
Fun, whimsical book.
This book is so great to listen to when you need something fun and light in your life. I love Mindy and was so happy listening to her voice and this book. Definitely recommend.
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- Jemma
- 08-06-19
Why are headings that are optional, required?
This was actually so great! She is insprining in a way that is beyond our honest feelings and comical thoughts we know everyone thinks but refuses to say.
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- Chantelle
- 25-07-18
Hilarious
Loved her first book, loved this one even more. Listened to this start to finish. Mindy is so amusing. Funniest and most relatable memoir I’ve read.
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- Sally
- 11-06-18
Just what you want!
This was fun funny and truthfully written. It’s young adult friendly and it is full of good feels and interesting stories. Mindy paints a real picture of how she got where she is through hard work good luck and talent. But she makes it seem much more interesting then that lol.
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- Lizzie C
- 04-04-18
still love her!
just binge listened to both of Mindy's books and I still love her. although have a desperate need to find out the real people she is talking about ... thanks for making me laugh to and from work on the train each day!
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- Michaela
- 08-02-18
Looooved it
So much more personality in her voice than her last book!! I was so happy about this. I love this woman so much.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-12-17
If I die, please tell Mindy Kaling thank you and that I love her
I thought audiobooks were for old people, but my life peaked hearing Mindy read this.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-07-17
Funny and catches you off guard sometimes with really genuine stories
Mindy is funny and entertaining as you'd expect but there's a lot more to the book than just jokes. It gives you a really insightful look at a very impressive person.
This book was recommended by a friend and I will listen to it more than once
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- Jennene
- 04-05-17
This book was not for me
It was mindless and boring. I found it difficult to stick to and gave up after listening to half the book.
Sorry.. I'm sure others may find more favour with it.
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- Amaani
- 25-08-16
awesome book
it's nice to hear journey from her well read and funny too must read it
