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    The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

    Written by Amy Schumer

    Narrated by Amy Schumer

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    About this audiobook

    The highly anticipated first book from award-winning comedian, writer, producer and actress, Amy Schumer.

    One of AudioFile Magazine’s Best Audiobooks of 2016.

    In The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, Amy shares stories about her family, her relationships, her career, good – and bad – sex, recounting the experiences that have shaped who she is today: from the riches to rags story of her childhood to her teenage quest for popularity (and boys) to becoming one of the most sought-after comedians on the planet and an outspoken advocate for women’s rights.

    Whether she’s experiencing lust at first sight in the queue at the airport, discovering her boot camp instructor’s secret bad habit, or candidly discussing her father’s multiple sclerosis, Amy Schumer proves to be a fearless, original, and always entertaining storyteller. Her book will move you, make you laugh, catch you completely off guard, and answer this burning question: is it okay for a 35 year-old woman to still sleep with her childhood teddy bears?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateAug 18, 2016
    ISBN9780008172411
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    Amy Schumer

    AMY SCHUMER has become one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. Her smash hit television series, Inside Amy Schumer, has won a Peabody Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and two Primetime Emmy awards. She wrote and starred in her first feature-length film, Trainwreck, which dominated the 2015 summer comedy international box office. It was nominated for two Golden Globes and won both the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy and a Hollywood Film Award for Comedy of the Year. 

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    • 5/5
      Amy raised awareness on many important topics in this book, loved it. Also laughed a lot, looove her humor and personality.
    • 4/5
      I liked that book had more than one serious topic to balance out the jokes.
    • 5/5
      What a funny, intelligent woman! An absolute delight to read.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely fantastic. Honest, funny, and so much more. A must read ?
    • 4/5
      Raw and funny and edgy, smart and real. Amy brings it and doesn't try too hard to live up to any persona. It will resonate with anyone who has struggled and come out the other side. No boring chapters.
    • 3/5
      Amy is Frank. A fun book to read. Kept my interest.
    • 4/5
      Who the hell is Amy Schumer? I have no idea. Since I picked up this book I've learned she's a comedian, she has her own show, an HBO special, and she starred in and wrote the movie Trainwreck. So why did I listen to this book? Because I read in Huff Post that some internet trolls were trying to tank the book's ratings and that just made me feel rebellious, so here I am.

      Now, I LOVE this girl. She's strong, she works hard, (really, really hard), she's (brutally) honest, she has a heart and most importantly she loves herself. She wants YOU to love yourself. She also doesn't want any more people to be shot while at a theater watching her movie. She talks honestly about what that felt like and why she is so passionate about background checks for gun owners.

      All that and some vagina jokes. What's not to love?

      Recommended for everyone, but especially young women. She has an important message that I think needs to be heard. Love yourself ladies!

    • 3/5
      The Girl with the Lower Back TattooAuthor: Amy SchumerPublisher: Galley BooksPgs: 336Dewey: 792.7028 SCHDisposition: Irving Public Library - South Campus - Irving, TX_________________________________________________REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERSSummary: Amy essays on her life, family, relationships, sex, and the experiences that shape us all. She gives you a hard glimpse behind the doors of her psyche while giving you a laugh. Heartfelt, harrowing, raucous, romantic...a late night talk with a good friend over ice cream, yogurt...bourbon. _________________________________________________Genre: SatireActor/ActressEntertainer BiographiesHumor EssaysWhy this book:Because I have loved her work and meant to read this whenever it fell into my hands._________________________________________________The Feel:Written like you are having a conversation with her instead of her telling you what she wants to.Favorite Scene / Quote/Concept:The Open Letter to My Vagina was a helluva mood setter for opening the book.“People like women with more to their bodies too.” Some prefer women with meat on their souls. Someone who is more than just the meat their skeleton carries around.The Sigh:The Amy vs guns essay is heartwrenching. If that many NRA members support background checks, they need to stage a coup and force out the bullshit gun nut mentality of their leadership. Of course, that may be what was at the base of Oliver North being forced out.Wisdom:I agree with her take on young girls being brought up as hostesses. My girls were brought up to realize that any bridge can be broken or burned if need be. They don’t have to be nice to everybody. And that what they think and feel is important. And if that makes them as Amy self applies “a cunt” then so be it. This bastard is proud of them.Juxtaposition:Talks about learning what kind of person someone is by what they post on Instagram...and admitting that she loves posting pictures of her sister...picking up her dog’s shit while they are walking.The Unexpected:As I flipped through the pages of this library book, I found a Jack In The Box reciept. In light of how Amy talks about life and food, it made me giggle, felt almost like a feature of the book rather than something left behind.Missed Opportunity:Hot Dogs and Lesbians should totally be a bar._________________________________________________Pacing:The pace was hit or miss.Last Page Sound:I enjoyed it._________________________________________________
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. I am a fan of Amy Schumer's comedy, but this book made me like her even more. I appreciate how unapologetic she is about her life and her actions. I was surprised to learn that she is an introvert, and I am so happy she shared that with everyone. People need to know that you can be an introvert and not be shy. You just value your alone time.
    • 3/5
      Funny... if you like Amy you'll have a blast with this book. If you don't like her, I'm not sure this will woo you. She holds out no olive branches to anyone uncomfortable with scatological, lowbrow, sort of inelegant humor that always makes you feel you've had a couple of beers already. I found it perfect to listen to at the gym (Amy reads the audiobook), and it would be similarly great to read on a plane or on vacation or to relax.
    • 4/5
      I love Amy's voice here. Always authentic, frequently funny, and often moving
    • 3/5
      Memoir written and read my Amy Schumer, is heartfelt, shocking, but creates sympathy for her and other young women who have had similar experiences. Schumer grew up in a family of alcoholics and was forced to be the adult in the family after her parents divorced. Amy ended up trying to raise her little sister. Her mom made the mistake of treating her young daughter as a roommate rather than taking the role of a responsible adult. Shumer is candid, honest, funny, crass, bold, disgusting at times, and, has the tendency to gain weight with which most of us can relate. She endeavors to empower women to be comfortable in their own skin, body type, and place in the world. (really, make your own place.) She shared very sensitive and private details with the intention of being honest and not to shock. I appreciated her story but it should come with a "warning" label.
    • 3/5
      Schumer manages a nice balance of humor and serious revelations about herself and her family.
    • 4/5
      I have always thought Amy Schumer was funny, but I’ve not gone out of my way to see her stuff, and wasn’t planning to read this book. I’m so glad I did! I listened to the audio, read by Amy, and absolutely loved it. I laughed, I cried, and I was surprised. She is hilarious, unashamed, crude, and so very human and relatable.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
    • 4/5
      I expected a rollicking read of hilarious anecdotes about sex and men but instead I read about serious issues like family members with MS, the importance of gun control laws after a shooting in a theatre showing Trainwreck. Don't get me wrong Amy still writes her funny stuff too but she has a depth and seriousness that I never knew about. I was sad when the book ended and I rushed right home to get my Trainwreck DVD out. Good job Amy!
    • 4/5
      I don't love Amy Schumer but when I saw her book at a thrift shop i went ahead and bought it. I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. It was light and humorous and for me, Schuemr's humor translates much better in print. I'm surprised how much I liked this book so if you're a fan of Amy Schumer, you will probably enjoy it even more.
    • 2/5
      I love biographies and autobiographies. I don't care who they are about, whether I like them or not, what their job is, or anything. Have your accountant write an autobiography, I will love it. And I enjoy Amy Schumer talking about herself. But the book, while often funny,feels almost tortured like she's not into it. Or I could be projecting, I wonder if subconsciously while reading it, if I remembered some interaction she had with her rape apologist writer and his detractors and therefore was sort of dejected about spending time with her book. When somebody is greatly lacking self-awareness, autobiographies seem like a lie, and even entertaining lies feel kind of pointless and empty.
    • 3/5
      I feel like this book was a good balance of seriousness and comedy. There is a lot of sexual references in this book but that is Amy Schumer. This book was exactly how she is and as we all see comedian Amy Schumer I felt like in this book I got to know real life, Amy Schumer.

      I couldve went without all the sexual content but that is who she is and all her comedy is about for the most part.



      Trigger warning: She does go into detail of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
    • 1/5
      Okay, truth is I didn't read it. I picked it up in the store and skimmed thru it about 10 minutes. Having seen bits and pieces of her 'comedy' act...mostly about various body parts...I wasn't expecting much. A brief glance confirmed it. I can't see any sober, un-stoned person liking this.
    • 4/5
      A special thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Well colour me surprised! I actually enjoyed The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo way more than I thought I would. There were things that made me laugh, and things that moved me too. I could have done without the lists, and most certainly done with out the chapter on her stuffed animals, but other than that, I felt she was incredibly honest, and real. She shares with readers some truly painful experiences. The way she lost her virginity was sad, horrific, and painful. Schumer was also in an abusive relationship that resulted in a few terrifying ordeals that left me feeling incredibly sad for her, but optimistic in that maybe by sharing her story, she gave someone else the courage to leave an abusive relationship. My heart went out to her when she spoke of her father's MS, but she did take things a bit too far (poop story) and this was not necessary. I could empathize when she wrote about her mother, and their volatile relationship—she has had to establish some pretty tough and firm boundaries. Many mothers and daughters walk a fine line, and I really struggle to understand why women are so cruel to other women, oftentimes this starts out with criticisms from one's mother.I love that she is unabashedly a feminist. She is also kind, smart, and doesn't make apologies for any of her failures or shortcomings. She works hard, and is of course funny. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story. I will. I’ll speak and share and fuck and love, and I will never apologize for it. I am amazing for you, not because of you. I am not who I sleep with. I am not my weight. I am not my mother. I am myself. And I am all of you."
    • 3/5
      A memoir that you expected from a comedian.
    • 3/5
      This is 5th or 6th book that I have by a female humorist(Tina Fey, Emma Klein, Leno Dunham, Amy Poehler and now this) and they were all very good. I couldn't rate this higher because it was bit long and not very groundbreaking. On the good side, it was funny especially in her narrative. She dealt with some serious stuff but also gave us insight into her upbringing etc. There was a little bit too much telling us how well she treats people now that she is a star but it certainly looks like she has gotten where she is through hard work and talent. I do enjoy her work but I think one book by her would be enough.
    • 4/5
      I picked up this audio book expecting Amy Schumer's usual brand of humor, and wasn't disappointed on that score. But I was also pleasantly surprised to find so much more here. Amy opens up about her life -- including the painful bits -- and shares stories about her past that not everyone would have the moxie to do. I give her credit for her honesty, and admire her loyalty to friends and family. Overall, an interesting, enjoyable, and very funny read. (Amy herself gives a hilarious reading of the audio version.)
    • 4/5
      Less humorous and more wrenching then I expected.
    • 4/5
      Real and funny. Real funny.
    • 4/5
      Amy Schumer's book comes out at a time when it seems like every celebrity in the world has a book out: some collection of essays about their life, showcasing how funny they are and what their life is like as a celebrity. In Schumer's, we hear about her life from childhood to her post Trainwreck success and nearly everything in between: her friendships, her relationships, her parents, and her growth as a comedian. And, of course, a lot about sex. The book is told in a series of chapters - essays if you will - each one covering a particular moment in Schumer's life. They don't go in any particular order, but cover the gamut of her range of experiences.

      I found this book to be a refreshing and engaging celebrity book. It carried a surprising depth. I don't know a ton about Schumer, but loved Trainwreck and have had a crush on her for ages. That crush has only intensified upon reading her book, as I discovered several similarities between us: introverts who love hotdogs and have complicated relationships with their mothers, who both internalize stress to the point where it makes us sick. We're a match made in heaven! But, seriously, Schumer is an excellent writer, and her book is an easy read, with well-written and wonderful essays that range from humorous to serious (and often both).

      Her book avoided all of my usual celebrity autobiography/memoir/essay pet peeves. In this book, we really learn about Schumer, instead of just a few token stories. I was fascinated to hear about her career trajectory: you get a great look into how hard she worked in her early years as a comedian. In addition, we actually get a lot of insight into her early life-- her childhood and teenage years. What I love is that she comes across as a real human being, instead of giving us a book that is simply full of polished, trite jokes and well-worn stories.

      In fact, while parts of the book make you laugh out loud, other places make you empathize with Schumer. The book is funny, but not too funny or fake funny. And it's serious without preaching. She covers topics such as sexual assault, gun control, her father's MS, her relationship with her parents, and other serious childhood experiences that molded her, with a realism that is refreshing. Sure, there are a few "woe is me" moments about how hard it is to be a celebrity, or what it's like to have money, but they are few and far between. By the end, I admired Amy even more as a person and a comedian, and my crush will continue on stronger than ever.
    • 4/5
      Fun book. Amy is hilarious.
    • 4/5
      I really like Amy Schumer as a person. She makes me uncomfortable sometimes because she is so open and uncensored, but I also think she is intelligent, a feminist, honest, hardworking, and, duh, funny! The first half of the book felt like her attempt to be funny on paper, which didn't work all that well for me. Kinda raunchy and forced. Then the second half of the book was wonderful. There were less walls and she didn't hide behind the jokes as much. There she talks about body image, abusive relationships, her parents, and a shooting that happened during a viewing of Trainwreck and how strongly she feels about gun control. Don't get me wrong, Schumer still has her authentic potty mouth, but I could feel some of the uncomfortableness of her life without having to laugh it off. I like her very much!
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars

      I adore Amy Schumer! This book gave me the biggest crush for her. She's so blunt and free with letting all the good and bad show. And when you see it all, you see she's a good person. She's just human. She's appreciative of the position she's in and ready to point out the blessings and silliness of her life. She owns the parts of her that could be considered faults or embarrassing. She also acknowledges her worth. Of course this book is funny, but it has some pretty special heart moments as well. I will definitely be looking for more to watch and read coming from her going forward.
      Also, I just wanted to add that I love how she added the section on Lafayette. That is the theater my kids and I have used for most of our movie watching so it really hit home. I can tell how affected she is by what happened.
    • 4/5
      I like Amy Schumer. I respect her talent, her vulnerability, her feminism, her intelligence, and her work ethic. I liked Trainwreck quite a bit, and she is enjoyable on the red carpet. All that said, though there are brilliant moments in her stand up and her tv show, and I have great respect for her, I simply don't enjoy watching it most of the time (though there are some sketches that I think are genius.) Not every act is for every viewer. But I like this book which is smart, sometimes funny, and really empowering for younger women