Why Not Me?

Author: Mindy Kaling
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 080413815X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever comes a hilarious collection of essays about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. “This is Kaling at the height of her power.”—USA Today In Why Not Me?, Kaling shares insightful, deeply personal stories about falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in lonely places, attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behavior modification whatsoever, and believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you’re constantly reminded that no one looks like you. In “How to Look Spectacular: A Starlet’s Confessions,” Kaling gives her tongue-in-cheek secrets for surefire on-camera beauty, (“Your natural hair color may be appropriate for your skin tone, but this isn’t the land of appropriate–this is Hollywood, baby. Out here, a dark-skinned woman’s traditional hair color is honey blonde.”) “Player” tells the story of Kaling being seduced and dumped by a female friend in L.A. (“I had been replaced by a younger model. And now they had matching bangs.”) In “Unlikely Leading Lady,” she muses on America’s fixation with the weight of actresses, (“Most women we see onscreen are either so thin that they’re walking clavicles or so huge that their only scenes involve them breaking furniture.”) And in “Soup Snakes,” Kaling spills some secrets on her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and close friend, B.J. Novak (“I will freely admit: my relationship with B.J. Novak is weird as hell.”) Mindy turns the anxieties, the glamour, and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into a laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays that anyone who’s ever been at a turning point in their life or career can relate to. And those who’ve never been at a turning point can skip to the parts where she talks about meeting Bradley Cooper.

Why Not Me?

Author: Al Franken
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141018429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
The dramatic rise and dizzying fall of Al Franken, the first Jewish president of the United States. From the first days of the Franken campaign as the candidate pledges 'to walk the state of New Hampshire, diagonally and then from side to side' as Al, aided by his covering sex addict and alcoholic deputy campaign manager, stuns the pundits by defeating Al Gore for the democratic nomination, then is swept into office carrying all fifty states. But from that moment of triumph it's downhill all the way...

Why Not Me?

Author: Anubhav Agrawal
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9789390351473
Category : Interpersonal relations
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
A hopeless romantic, Anubhav had been looking for the love of his life. When Zoya accepted his online friend request, he felt an instant connection. Soon, he was falling deeply in love with her. For four years, first as friend and then as boyfriend, Anubhav waited for the day that Zoya would fall for him too. It never came. He had fallen in love with a person who had never really cared about him. He thought that if Zoya ever left him, he would be devastated. Turns out, it was the best gift ever. In Why Not Me? A Feeling of Millions, Anubhav looks back on his roller-coaster ride of being crazy in love to heartbroken, expressing in words what countless others have felt. His message? A broken heart can make you a stronger person. Already a national bestseller, Why Not Me? is a story of learning to love yourself again.

Why Not You?

Author: Ciara
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593374428
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams! Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re so strong! You are perfect and important—you and all your gifts belong! We all have big dreams! Sometimes it’s hard to imagine our big dreams coming true. But what if someone saw all the amazing and spectacular parts of us—our winning smiles, our fancy feet, our warm hearts—and asked, “Why not you?” Whether it’s becoming a football player or a pop star or the president or a scientist: Why not you? In this picture book debut, superstars Ciara and Russell Wilson encourage readers to see themselves achieving their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. It’s a lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and daring to shoot for the stars.

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)(Enhanced Edition)

Author: Mindy Kaling
Publisher: Crown/Archetype
ISBN: 0307986993
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?” Perhaps you want to know what Mindy thinks makes a great best friend (someone who will fill your prescription in the middle of the night), or what makes a great guy (one who is aware of all elderly people in any room at any time and acts accordingly), or what is the perfect amount of fame (so famous you can never get convicted of murder in a court of law), or how to maintain a trim figure (you will not find that information in these pages). If so, you’ve come to the right book, mostly! In Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, Mindy invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood, with several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls. Mindy Kaling really is just a Girl Next Door—not so much literally anywhere in the continental United States, but definitely if you live in India or Sri Lanka. This enhanced eBook includes an audio introduction from the author; audio commentary from Mindy’s friends, including The Office costar B. J. Novak and Parks and Recreation creator Michael Schur; bonus photos, including an exclusive “Avalanche of Awkwardness” slideshow of never-before-seen childhood photos with audio commentary; and three full chapters read by the author.

Why Not Me

Author: Jason Brader
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781653431328
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
Why Not Me is a personal memoir and self help guide that chronicles the life journey of Jason Brader, CSCS. Jason is an entrepreneur, inventor, coach, and motivational speaker who shares his life's story and teaches different strategies that helped him overcome the loss of both of his parents to cancer while in high school, overcome addiction, and pursue his goal of becoming a collegiate strength coach. Jason's unique life story is motivating and provides tools that will help you maximize your true potential. This book chronicles his journey from A-Z and provides a framework on how to overcome anything that's thrown your way. Regardless of what stage of life you are in, this book is a must read to help you maximize your performance. You will be asking, "WHY NOT ME" and utilize the same motivational techniques as Jason to reach your goals.

Why Not Me? : 9 Principles to Open a World of Wealth

Author: Paul Monaghan
Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Prime Books
ISBN: 9781895250541
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description

Why Not Me?

Author: Todd M. Simmons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airmen
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Why not me? Is the story of Todd Simmons. Growing up, he faced a number of challenges related to race, education, economics, and even family dynamics. Todd narrowly escaped the pitfalls of a life that swallowed up many others in similar circumstances. But one day, Todd bumped into a military recruiter who changed his life. He graduated high school and joined the United States Air Force, where his life began filling with new opportunities. He continued to face professional and personal challenges as he moved through the ranks. Racism from fellow airmen, a terrorist incident, and petty competition worked against him from the outside. Depression and the emotional fallout from a troubled upbringing worked against him from within. Through it all, he persevered and did everything he could to improve himself. He embraced the importance of education and mental health, which have become cornerstones of the message he wants to share with others--one of hope, perseverance, and self-empowerment. There were people along the way who opened doors and inspired him, and he has remained dedicated to paying that help forward to others who might need it now. Why Not Me? is an autobiographical account infused with reflection, one that will inspire you to overcome your challenges and be the best possible version of yourself.."--Back cover.

Unsinkable

Author: Debbie Reynolds
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062213679
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
Unsinkable is the definitive memoir by film legend and Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds. In Unsinkable, the late great actress, comedienne, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds shares the highs and lows of her life as an actress during Hollywood’s Golden Age, anecdotes about her lifelong friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, her experiences as the foremost collector of Hollywood memorabilia, and intimate details of her marriages and family life with her children, Carrie and Todd Fisher. A story of heartbreak, hope, and survival, “America’s Sweetheart” Debbie Reynolds picks up where she left off in her first memoir, Debbie: My Life, and is illustrated with previously unpublished photos from Reynolds’s personal collection. Debbie Reynolds died on December 28, 2016, at the age of 84, just one day after the death of her daughter, actress and author Carrie Fisher.

Why Me? Why Now? Why Not?

Author: Trish Whynot
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988337701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
"Trish Whynot has a rare ability to crystallize life-changing epiphanies into a few words, i.e., 'Dream ... it gives the heavens something to work with.' Every chapter in this inspiring book helps us take a fresh look at our beliefs and behaviors to determine whether they're serving or sabotaging us. It is a spiritual life-raft to help us stay afloat as we make our way in the world. Read it and reap." Sam Horn, Intrigue Expert and author of POP! and SerenDestiny "What impressed me about Dr. Trish Whynot was her ability to see through the chaos of life's web and identify the root cause of any problem. She has the natural ability to see past the smoke screen of drama, chaos and emotion and recognize the true origin of our physical, mental, social and even financial issues." Bob Olson, OfSpirit.com editor "I have found Dr. Whynot's insightful writings to be a concentrated reference for life--a fresh type of practical wisdom that enlightens the heart and invites the reader to go deeper into his or her own experiences in search of personal treasure and a richer connection with God. There is an authenticity to her approach that rings with integrity." Victor Issa, Sculptor. Creating Living Bronze(r) Why Me? Why Now? Why Not? illustrates the opportunities present in some of life's more interesting scenarios. Depending on your approach to living, an encounter that could ruin your day could also positively change the course of your life. This book is a powerful resource for anyone desiring to live and love more meaningfully, more deliberately, more abundantly and more extraordinarily.