Rating: 
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.
Rating:
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.
Rating:
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!
Rating: 
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.
Rating:
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.
Rating: 
Summary: Inspires through laughter and tears
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: Margaret Cho, you are amazing
Review: I just loved this book. Be prepared to plunge into a world that is painful, honest, and completely raw. It took amazing courage to write a book like this. Now when I watch her comedy or see her in a show, I have so much more perspective on this incredible woman (and makes me wonder about the backstage stories of other actors). The writing isn't super smooth, but the frankness and very real experiences more than make up for it. Also, lots of humorous moments that will make you laugh out loud. You should definitely buy this book if 1) you are at all a fan of Margaret Cho 2) you are interested in a glimpse into the true Hollywood (includes a crazy look at her stages of getting, shooting, and losing her ABC sitcom) or 3) you want a fun, crazy read of a celebrity biography.
Rating:
Summary: GREAT
Review: I LOVE this book. It's more than just a written translation of her act. Most of the 31-year-old's life story is sad, but the book has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, and it is thoroughly entertaining. I might be a bit biased, though, since I'm such a huge fan of Ms. Cho. If you're unfamiliar with her, the film version of her one-woman show of the same name airs on Pay-Per-View in June. So...watch that? Yeah. Margaret Cho ROCKS.
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Summary: Moving Autobiography
Review: I think my biggest surprise with this book was how serious it was. I wasn't fortunate enough to be able to see the stage show on which the book is based, but much of her life although couched with some hilarious witticisms is painful and sad. Drugs, alcholism, abusive relationships, and a big old healthy dose of self loathing thrown in for good measure. Reading about "All American Girl" and the deconstruction of the show made me wince. As always I'm baffled at the far reaching stupidity of network and studio executives. I was really moved by the end of this book, and wanted to be seated next to her so I could give her a great big bear hug. Rock on Moran!
Rating: 
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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