The Woman I Wanted to Be by Diane Von Furstenburgĭiane von Furstenberg shares the story of her fascinating life, starting with a suitcase full of jersey dresses and a determination to be an independent woman. “I had no proof that I had the stuff to be an artist, though I hungered to be one.” “We went our separate ways, but within walking distance of one another.” “Where does it all lead? What will become of us? These were our young questions, and young answers were revealed. I read the book, then bought the hardcover edition, and then listened to the audio version in which Patti reads her own story to you-I highly recommend it. I loved diving into her world and experiencing early New York City that became a melting pot for so many incredible artists, singers, poets, and writers.
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It moves you, stirs up the creative spirit, and compels you to create, to be curious, to free your mind from the shackles of modern thinking. Her memoir, Just Kids is like reading one giant poem. If you’re a fan of Patti’s music then you will love hearing her story. “If I’m at a party where I’m not enjoying myself, I will put some cookies in my jacket pocket and leave without saying good-bye.” ’Cause what are we even doing here if we’re not flaunting it?” “I will leave you with one last piece of advice, which is: If you’ve got it, flaunt it. I laughed and teared up multiple times in this book, and it truly is just a wonderful dose of joy. Not only is this book filled with wildly funny anecdotes and quotes (who doesn’t want a sneak peek into what it was like being in The Office writers room?), there were also little gems of wisdom tucked in throughout the book as Mindy takes us along her journey that felt like advice coming from a best friend who believes in you so much. I read this book when it first came out in 2012 and recently listened to the audio version on my 20-hour drive from Minnesota to Texas. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy KalingĪnyone who knows me knows that I love Mindy Kaling with my whole heart. “You are proud of the way the night loved you so much it offered you stars for your face.” 2 of 11 I tell them it means that today may have been a rolling ball of anxiety and trembling, a face wet and slick with tears, but if you can get to morning, if you can allow yourself a new day to encourage a change, then you can get through it. “I give them the suggestion Allow yourself morning. You will leave having learned what it means to discover the self through an exploration of stories. This book is incredibly honest, intimate, and raw. Ikpi completely uproots our societal, conditioned notions of the mind. The words she so effortlessly shares are gifted to us through the lens of her mental health and diagnosis of bipolar II and anxiety. She explores her life as a Nigerian-American immigrant, a Black woman, a slam poet, an artist, and certainly not last, a mother and a daughter. I couldn’t write any words here that would suffice. I’m Telling the Truth, but I’m Lying by Bassey Ipki
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