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Summary: Margaret's usual charm nor talent not found here
Review: Although I do realize that Margaret Cho is not a renowned writer, I couldn't help but to be disappointed that her words did not come alive as her live preformances. It lacked the humor that one expects from Margaret and furthermore, the stories don't offer anything different or perhaps something more significant that would compliment what Margaret has shared with her fans on her shows. In my opinion, the book rather read plainly as the script of her show, left without someone or something to make it come alive.
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Summary: a great biography
Review: Heartfelt and Hilarious! If you're looking for comedy, get her videos or CD's. This is nice, but it's more on the sentimental side, not the funny side of Margaret.
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Summary: Rockin'
Review: I don't need Margaret to be funny in her autobiography, I only want that from her on stage. All I require of an autobiography is a life worth talking about, honesty, and the talent necessary to make me feel bonded to the author. I found that here. I was actually somewhat surprised by Margaret's simple yet profound writing style.
Fans coming to this book lookin for a laugh will be disappointed. Fans coming to this book to learn more about the serious side of Margaret, about alchoholism, about self-acceptance, depression, about addiction, and about degradation will find what they want here. I think the author of Prozac Nation said it best when she made reference to the fact that so many of her readers complained they found her autobiography "irritating" and she responded that it was exactly the effect that she was going for, because depression in it's sense of endlessness is irritating. One keeps hoping, while reading this book, that the depression is over, wanting to scream "snap out of it." Those of us who have lived with depression or have lived with someone who has depression can understand the feeling.
I recommend Cho's book for it's courage, honesty, and wit.
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Summary: Rockin'
Review: I don't need Margaret to be funny in her autobiography, I only want that from her on stage. All I require of an autobiography is a life worth talking about, honesty, and the talent necessary to make me feel bonded to the author. I found that here. I was actually somewhat surprised by Margaret's simple yet profound writing style.
Fans coming to this book lookin for a laugh will be disappointed. Fans coming to this book to learn more about the serious side of Margaret, about alchoholism, about self-acceptance, depression, about addiction, and about degradation will find what they want here. I think the author of Prozac Nation said it best when she made reference to the fact that so many of her readers complained they found her autobiography "irritating" and she responded that it was exactly the effect that she was going for, because depression in it's sense of endlessness is irritating. One keeps hoping, while reading this book, that the depression is over, wanting to scream "snap out of it." Those of us who have lived with depression or have lived with someone who has depression can understand the feeling.
I recommend Cho's book for it's courage, honesty, and wit.
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Summary: funny and sincere
Review: I first read an excerpt of the book in a magazine. Once I finished the article, I ran to the nearest bookstore to pick up Margaret Cho's book. It's filled with humor and a compelling honesty about life, love (or lack there of) of self and others, and her rise and fall and rise again to the top. I started to read the first few lines of the book and couldn't put it down again until I finished the last word of the book. As an Asian-American woman myself, Margaret Cho puts a genuine face to the experience I, myself, went through in terms of identity, family, society, and the oftentimes awkwardness both in the APA community and out. I first thought that Margaret Cho's book would be "another humor book" filled with jokes and witty titles as she re-hashed her stage routine on paper. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised to find it a more indepth look into her life. I strongly encourage everyone to buy and read her book! It's fantastic! I've already purchased copies for my mom and my sisters!
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Summary: Not Enough Information
Review: I give it two stars because the writing is pretty good. But I didn't think it contained enough information. As a stand-up comedian myself, I like to know how I can maximize my chances of getting my big break like the author did. But no mention of that. It just seems suddenly she is this popular comedian that the whole neighborhood knows and that's it. For people who enjoy reading fiction, this book is for you. Some of the tales are just totally off the wall I question the credibility of the author. Well, I'm a non-fiction reader and basically there are two key points you should get from this book: 1) Know what you want in life, not what others want 2) Love yourself, because noone else will unless you do first.
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Summary: If you haven't seen the live show, get that in video instead
Review: I have been a fan of Margaret Cho since I saw her on the ABC sitcom "All American Girl" when I was eight. Now, many years later, I have learned that times were not so pleasant on the set. Her book is told in such candid honesty, sometimes you can't believe she is sharing so much of her life with the reader. Due to this remarkable trait, you never stop and think if maybe she is sugarcoating the truth. The book works on so many layers, for it is heartbreaking at once (be prepared for Margaret's harsh camp 'retreat' early on in the book), and yet, she can reflect with such insight, that she can make almost any situation humorous. Her honesty shows that we are all flawed individuals and that if we keep at it, greatness awaits.
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Summary: Not very funny, sometimes tedious, but some sparks
Review: I was not familiar with M. Cho, being an American living overseas for so long. So I thought that I would get acquainted with a different aspect of American culture and bring some laughs to my door-step. Though I found some passages funny and entertaining, her narration comes off as tedious and repetitive, infrequently humorous. Her tragic life seems dramatically sad, and Cho seems to want to bring laughter out of brashness and dismal situations. Congratulations for trying to pull herself out of so many self-defeating habits and for trying to find some humour there. I found her "new-agey" comments too superficial for interest. I good try, but the bleakness of her unhappy life is not salvaged by the humour, that seems too scarce for a notorious comedian. This is a review of her 4 CD audiobook.
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Summary: Not the One I Wanted
Review: I'm a big fan of Margaret Cho, and even saw her recent movie from which this book is based. The movie is a touching, revealing, and very funny look at her struggles with weight, drugs, and trying to star in a failing TV show. Unfortunately, her new book is not. What the movie had that the book did not was the real, human persona of Cho. Most of what she writes comes across as bitter and occasionally mean-spirited. She seems to have written this book as a vendetta against people in her past that have wronged her. Celebrities who use their fame to exact revenge through writing a book never seem to pull it off well. One story of a camping experience with her friends pulls us on her side, until we read about her treatment of those who wronged her, exposing a bitterness I didn't like. Cho has so much talent, and hopefully, after venting in this book, she can now rise above and shine as bright as I know she can. In the mean time, I suggest holding off on buying this book, and looking for the movie instead.
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Summary: Comedian, TV Star, Icon, Fag Hag...................
Review: Margaret (Moran) may be known as a lot of things; comedian, TV Star, Icon, Fag Hag, but what she really is a warm, passionate, and wise woman. I expected this book to be a very funny autobiography, but was surprised at how serious this book turned out to be. Margaret has certainly experienced many low points in her life along with a few highs. I think Margaret Cho deserves a lot of credit for exposing to the world the many problems she has had dealing with drugs, alcohol, and a failing TV sitcom, plus the fact she's an Asian-American and the prejudice that she has experienced because of this. I think that's why she has always been so supportive and accepting of other minorities and has established a large gay following. She has a unique perspective on personal identity and acceptance. This gives her comedy an edge, and the courage to say what she really feels about human nature and the world we live in. I had a hard time putting this book down. As I said, there are some funny parts, but most of this is a serious reflection on her life up to now. It gave me an honest look into the real "Margaret Cho." Yes, she does sound spiteful and a little revengeful in some parts of the book, but who wouldn't be with the hatred, and prejudice she has experienced in her life. However, I think she has become a better person for it. She hasn't lost her sense of humor, and still deeply cares about others, especially outsiders. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
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