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This is a beautiful exploration of how the heart’s irrational responses to love and betrayal can stand in the way of... Full review >
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A copiously examined life rendered with humor and heart. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
A moving story of an American musical original. Full review >
APRIL 5, 2011
Highly recommended, even for those who have already read the excerpts in the New Yorker. Fey is one of the funniest people... Full review >
SEPT. 12, 2012
Highly recommended—anyone at all interested in music will learn a lot from this book. Full review >
NOV. 16, 2010
Heartfelt, passionate and slick—an essential hip-hop book. Full review >
FEB. 7, 2012
A smart, often-funny memoir. Full review >
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Bold and irrepressibly sassy. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2003
As compassionate as it is funny, and never overstays its welcome. Full review >
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