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Summary: Ouch.
Review: As the old saw goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Except here the reverse is true. The cover says it all. It's a portrait in cluelessness, but it's strangely cheerful. Despite Paul's weird hair and his "spicy" jean jacket (I think that's how the author described it in an interview), he's got this goofy smile on his face. And despite all the horrifying things that Feig describes in his memoir, you can tell he's still got a little of that goofy smile in his writing. Should be required reading for high school students everywhere.
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Summary: Buy this if you were in junior high in the 1970's
Review: Book by the creator of freaks and Geeks.Very funny and grim, I dont know how he survived childhood.I laughed so hard that I cried.Remember your first time being naked in a locker room?Paul does and it's beautifully horrible.
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Summary: Kick Me now- the story of heartaches and paranoia
Review: From gym class skirmishes, to awkward first kisses, Paul Feig takes the reader through his disjointed adolescence in his memoir, "Kick Me, Adventures in Adolescence." His humerous tone is set during the first pages of the book, as he brings up the terribly agonizing names one could be planted with in life. Each chapter illustrates an in-depth, obviously a tad embellished, memorable time in the life of a boy, titled with the nickname Fig Newton. Falling in love with his female alter ego at one point, and giving away a valued family heirloom to an unattainable eighth grade crush during another, "Kick Me" explores the true thoughts of a developing boy. Through his experienes, the reader is able to sympathize, empathize, and practically dash under the covers as Feig reencounters his humilitating, unimaginable traumas. If you are a fan of old Monty Python movies, Leave it to Beaver episodes, or any old TV shows and movies, you'll travel back in time reading this twisted, even nostaligic narrative of a naive, paranoid, and absolutley hilarious adolescent.
I give this book five stars, ten points on the scale, two thumbs up, and a dozen cookies for Feig's humerous tone and courageous ability to remain unhaunted by humilation as he reecounters with unbelievale times. For his sensitivity, although indirect at points, but noticed through his sentiments and exaggerated feelings that were coated by comedic, often sarcastic jokes. And for his broad use of diction, who knows, you may even pick up on a few SAT words while laughing yourself silly...
Paul feig takes us through his encounters with drinking, changing for the first time in the gym locker room, CPR lessons, the anxities of crushes, and ends his journey with his senior prom; periods of adolescence in which we all can relate to. I felt connected with Feig throughout his growth from beginning to end, and even felt like helping him out during certain times. Paul Feig is a guy in which you grow to love, through his comedic and outragous expeditions. Even when your mind tells you that things can get no worse, they do for poor Paul. Read it, on days when you want assurance, wisdom, or simply a mere dose of laughter. These stories are prone to put a smile on your face, possibly along with a cringe...and maybe even touch a tender spot in your heart!
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Summary: Kick Me now- the story of heartaches and paranoia
Review: From gym class skirmishes, to awkward first kisses, Paul Feig takes the reader through his disjointed adolescence in his memoir, "Kick Me, Adventures in Adolescence." His humerous tone is set during the first pages of the book, as he brings up the terribly agonizing names one could be planted with in life. Each chapter illustrates an in-depth, obviously a tad embellished, memorable time in the life of a boy, titled with the nickname Fig Newton. Falling in love with his female alter ego at one point, and giving away a valued family heirloom to an unattainable eighth grade crush during another, "Kick Me" explores the true thoughts of a developing boy. Through his experienes, the reader is able to sympathize, empathize, and practically dash under the covers as Feig reencounters his humilitating, unimaginable traumas. If you are a fan of old Monty Python movies, Leave it to Beaver episodes, or any old TV shows and movies, you'll travel back in time reading this twisted, even nostaligic narrative of a naive, paranoid, and absolutley hilarious adolescent.
I give this book five stars, ten points on the scale, two thumbs up, and a dozen cookies for Feig's humerous tone and courageous ability to remain unhaunted by humilation as he reecounters with unbelievale times. For his sensitivity, although indirect at points, but noticed through his sentiments and exaggerated feelings that were coated by comedic, often sarcastic jokes. And for his broad use of diction, who knows, you may even pick up on a few SAT words while laughing yourself silly...
Paul Feig takes us through his encounters with drinking, changing for the first time in the gym locker room, CPR lessons, the anxities of crushes, and ends his journey with his senior prom; periods of adolescence in which we all can relate to. I felt connected with Feig throughout his growth from beginning to end, and even felt like helping him out during certain times. Paul Feig is a guy in which you grow to love, through his comedic and outragous expeditions. Even when your mind tells you that things can get no worse, they do for poor Paul. Read it, on days when you want assurance, wisdom, or simply a mere dose of laughter. These stories are prone to put a smile on your face, possibly along with a cringe...and maybe even touch a tender spot in your heart!
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Summary: Fitting in
Review: Funny but poignant stories about a child trying to relate to his peer group and meeting mockery and bullying. Unlike Sedaris he does not admit to being gay, although the most constant of his torments is the accusation of effeminacy. In a way that's a strength, because it gives the book more universal appeal. All children fear being different as they make that transition from home to the outside social world. Even attributes that others might consider enviable, such as being tall or having big breasts, can be come the focus of fear of ridicule.
Are things any different now? Is enough being done to protect children against this sort of thing?
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Summary: honest and generous
Review: I bought this book awhile ago, but only just now worked my way around to it -- as a dedicated fan of Mr. Feig's show, "Freaks and Geeks" (my friends and I watched it religiously every week), which was so good it left me truly sad when it got yanked off the air (only the good die young!), I think subconsciously I was saving the book for a rainy day. And man did it deliver. Really, this book made me very happy. Feig's willingness to share all his most intimate foibles (a potential first kiss derailed by a long night of vomiting [hers] in unfortunate combination with a sharp fear of germs [his]) and surreally sad moments (Feig's exposure as a teenaged cross-dresser after his mother gets into a car accident in front of their house and he runs out into the street, pumps and pearls clacking, for the whole neighborhood to see) displays a rare generosity with painful truths, not to mention a keen sense of humor and self.
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Summary: Excellent book, we all can relate!!!
Review: I dont know where to begin. I couldnt put this book down, I read it in just a few hours - straight through! Every vignette is so actual, and so funny, we can easily see ourselves or a friend in the exact same situation. My two favorites were when Paul went to the prom, and when he hung up his dads military "flag" - both hilarious. I would have given this book 6 stars if possible. I coulnd recommend it more!!!!
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Summary: Hysterical.... mostly
Review: I found this book to be extremely funny! I laughed to the point of tears on many of the essays. The only reason I didn't give this book a 5 star rating is, well, some of it was a bit of an overshare. It could just be that as a female, there are things about a boys adolescent experience I just DO NOT want to know! That said, this book is a great quick and lighthearted read.
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Summary: laughed out loud, when not cringing in pain
Review: I have been a Paul Feig fan since his great show, "Freaks and Geeks". This book explores some of the same territory. With a great memory for detail, he recounts some of his more humiliating and hilarious experiences as a child and adolescent. This book also has a lot of heart--it's obvious that his parents loved him dearly and he shows great affection towards them. As someone who grew up in the Midwest, like Mr. Feig, and who is close to his age, there was much in this book that was familiar to me. I have already bought extra copies to give to friends and family for Christmas. Thanks Paul, can't wait for your next project.
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Summary: Laugh out loud, can't catch your breath funny!
Review: I haven't laughed that hard in years! When Paul Feig described the army surplus toilet paper that his family used as having "the softness and absorbency of typing paper and acted more like a frosting spreader" I was laughing so hard that I was gasping for breathe. And that was only the tip of the iceberg! Excellent book!!
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