Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity by Iliza Shlesinger
Published by Hachette Books
Published on November 7, 2017
Genres: Entertainment, Humor
Page Count: 264
Source: NetGalley
Format: eBook
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Description: From breakout stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman's approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships.
"Girl Logic" is Iliza's term for the way women obsess over details and situations that men don't necessarily even notice. She describes is as a characteristically female way of thinking that appears to be contradictory and circuitous but is actually a complicated and highly evolved way of looking at the world. When confronted with critical decisions about dating, sex, work, even getting dressed in the morning, Iliza argues that women will by nature consider every repercussion of every option before making a move toward what they really want. And that kind of holistic thinking can actually give women an advantage in what is still a male world.
In Iliza's own words: "Understanding Girl Logic is a way of embracing both our aspirations and our contradictions. GL is the desire to be strong and vulnerable. It's wanting to be curvy, but rail thin at the same time. It's striving to kick ass in a man's world while still being loved by the women around you.
"This book is also for me, because apparently expounding on a stage for two hours a night wasn't enough. (Trust me, if I could start a cult I would, but I hate the idea of deliberately dying in a group.)"
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This book had me laughing out loud. This would not have been that big of a deal had I not been around other people. It is hysterical and insightful. I had seen the author's special and was not sure if this book would make me laugh like her shows. It is obvious that this was a labor of love for her. It was refreshing that it is more than just jokes. She sends the message that girls are amazing and that they can do anything. She encourages women to be confident. It is highly relatable.
Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Books for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I am rating this book Four Red Books because it did have moments of drag but is a pretty solid read. Hilarious and empowering. Definitely worth the read.
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