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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl Hardcover – February 10, 2015

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The “brilliantly wry” (Lena Dunham) and “lovably awkward” (Mindy Kaling) New York Times bestseller from the creator of HBO’s Insecure.

In the bestselling tradition of Sloane Crosley’s I Was Told There’d Be Cake and Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, a collection of humorous essays on what it’s like to be unabashedly awkward in a world that regards introverts as hapless misfits, and black as cool.

My name is “J” and I’m awkward—and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?

Being an introvert in a world that glorifies cool isn’t easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award–winning hit series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,” is that introvert—whether she’s navigating love, work, friendships, or “rapping”—it sure is entertaining. Now, in this debut collection of essays written in her witty and self-deprecating voice, Rae covers everything from cybersexing in the early days of the Internet to deflecting unsolicited comments on weight gain, from navigating the perils of eating out alone and public displays of affection to learning to accept yourself—natural hair and all.

A reflection on her own unique experiences as a cyber pioneer yet universally appealing, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl is a book no one—awkward or cool, black, white, or other—will want to miss.
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“I loved this book. Issa Rae is brilliant, funny and loveably awkward.” (Mindy Kaling Is Everyone Hanging Out without Me?)

"If you like Awkward and love Black. Or love Awkward and like Black. Or if you're like me and just can't get enough of Awkward and Black in equal doses, then you will love love love Issa Rae and her Awkward Black Girl tales of Awkward Black Girlishness. That wasn't too awkward was it?" (Larry Wilmore The Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show and host of Minority Report)

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With her own unique flare and infectious sense of humor, Issa Rae’s content has garnered more than twenty-five million views and more than 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. In addition to making the Forbes “30 Under 30” list twice and winning the 2012 Shorty Award for Best Web Show for her hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Issa Rae has worked on web content for Pharrell Williams, Tracey Edmonds, and numerous others. She developed a TV series with Shonda Rhimes for ABC and is currently developing a half-hour comedy, Insecure, for HBO. Issa has received national attention with major media outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Elle, Seventeen, Rolling Stone, VIBE, Fast Company, MSNBC, Essence, and more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 37 Ink (February 10, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1476749051
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1476749051
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
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This memoir was very thought proving for me. After finishing reading To All The Boys I've Loved Before, I realized I do not read enough books written by or starring a person of color. I don't have any particular reason for this; it didn't even cross my mind until recently. I'm now making it my mission to read and watch more inclusive material. I have been a fan of Issa's HBO show Insecure for the last couple of years (I was late to the game) and when I found out she had this book, I knew I needed to pick it up.Personally, I'm a fan of Issa's writing style. That may be because I know how she talks and read her words in her voice.In The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, author Issa Rae details her upbringing in a Senegalese household and navigating the rough waters of impressing your peers when having semi-strict parents. This I was able to relate to as my single mother was semi struck as well. I was allowed to watch R-rated movies before I was seventeen years old but that parental advisory sticker on CDs I wanted deterred my mother from buying them for me. I remember begging my mother to buy Good Charlotte's Young and the Hopeless album. She insisted she needed to hear a song before making the purchase. At Border's, you could scan a CD's bar code and a snippet of a song would play. "The Anthem" did not convince my mother to make the purchase. I ended up buying it behind her back with no regrets.Also, my mother often wouldn't let me do the same things my friends were allowed. In early junior high my friends were allowed to stay home alone with company over or go to the mall alone. I was to have adult supervision at all times which prevented me from being invited to various activities.The chapter African Dad made my heart hurt. The lack of communication Issa had with her father is definitely something I can identify with and I was hanging on to every word until I reached the end of the essay."Whether you're an awkward black girl or an irritated disabled stripper, everyone should have the opportunity to feel represented in some way."The above quote resonated with me. While my race and background is more than represented in entertainment and media, I do feel as though my body type is rarely portrayed. One thing I have always wanted to see in TV & movies is an over-weight female main character in a romantic comedy. It's rarely featured; mostly thin women who are perfect in appearance. This is discouraging, as though girls who carry more weight aren't worthy of the affection of men.Ultimately, this book was a quick and easy read. I was sucked into Issa's story and loved getting her perspective growing up as a person of color.
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Kia Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
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This was definitely not the book I thought it’s be. Not to say I was disappointed in the least; however, it was comforting reading about Issa Rae while she is still in her journey of success. She is young and still figuring who she is in and outside of the limelight. I was expecting to read about her mishaps in life that led her to her accomplishments, but she only mentioned a few that weren’t as life altering as most affluent people endure which made her very relatable. I gained an understanding and acceptance for feeling “awkward”. I am the “Awkward Black Girl”. Being awkward isn’t as bad when you learn to manipulate the connotation and accept it for exactly what it is. Issa discusses many of the same issues I have and am struggling with…insecurities, weight issues, culture disconnect, committing to talents, family issues…one great take away is that life happens when you aren’t waiting for it to happen. You could literally be in the prime of your life and never know it. Work hard at whatever it is you are working at and watch life unfold; stay consistent and focused on your craft, even when people don’t believe in you. Most people won’t believe in your dreams, SO WHAT?! That’s why it’s YOUR DREAM..believe in yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Writing!!
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First just let me say the writing is amazing. Issa was so raw and real in her book and I actually felt the connection she portrayed. As an ABG or
Awkward Black Girl , the way she shared stories of her life and how she has evolved into the person she is today is relatable to me. Her humor is undeniable funny AF and Issa was bold and forthcoming in her descriptive essays. Still awkward as ever, Issa decided what she went through from trying to be cool and trying to find her place upon her peers. As an introvert I enjoyed and can relate to all the awkward she provided. I hope she gives us more of her wonderful writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Writing!!
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First just let me say the writing is amazing. Issa was so raw and real in her book and I actually felt the connection she portrayed. As an ABG or
Awkward Black Girl , the way she shared stories of her life and how she has evolved into the person she is today is relatable to me. Her humor is undeniable funny AF and Issa was bold and forthcoming in her descriptive essays. Still awkward as ever, Issa decided what she went through from trying to be cool and trying to find her place upon her peers. As an introvert I enjoyed and can relate to all the awkward she provided. I hope she gives us more of her wonderful writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Informative and easy to digest
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I absolutely adored this book! I added it to my list after deciding to read as many books by black authors as I could this coming month (black history month). Something about it sitting, waiting in my kindle account didn’t sit right with me so I “cheated” my own rule and read it early! So glad I did. Issa Rae is incredibly likable as she presents herself, her childhood, her family, her culture and her collective experience for all to enjoy. This book has it all! Wit, humor ( at times self deprecating-my go to type!), emotion, reflection, growth, self introspection, cultural appreciation - - the list could go on and on. Finishing it felt like staying up late to catch up with an old friend. Can’t wait for more from the incredible Issa Rae. Highly recommend this one!!
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I relate to this story maybe more than most as a half African half American person, but getting a perspective in the wide range of experiences of black people and our culture makes this worth the read for very race. Issa is funny, easy to read, and tells a good story. Celebrate black culture by reading this book.
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Review for The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.

I was first introduced to Issa Rae through a coworker who turned me on to her YouTube series “Awkward Black Girl” and I was immediately HOOKED!!!! I was like “who is this girl… she needs to be on TV”. So I knew that she would make it big because TALENT that funny and raw and original had to be on the big screen. Just look at the HBO series Insecure (PLUG: If you have not watched this series it is a much see. Please check it out before the next season comes on).

This was a great read!!!!! As expected, I found myself gasping and bursting out laughing on numerous occasions. Issa Rae is a trip and half and I LOVED every second of it! I can totally relate to her because I was/ kinda still am awkward and “geeky” in my own way and she is letting us know that it is PERFECTLY FINE to be who you are. She had me at the Introduction when she is talking about how people butcher her name. Considering I had an English professor name Dr. Diop and how much the students butchered his name, I couldn’t help but crack up laughing when Issa described how often she had to correct people to the point of frustration.

Her other chapters go on to talk about all kinds of life journeys from an introvert and what some may call a “socially awkward” perspective. Some of my favorite chapters are A/S/L where she talks about her first “online dating” experience using none other than AOL chat room. This was the beginning of “cybersexting” before we even really knew what it was or had any business on the Internet let alone in a chat room. We know what kinda lies have been floated around in those chat rooms (lol). My other favorites are her ABG Guides; especially the “Connecting with Other Blacks” and “The Hair Advantage”. I promise that you will find humor in ABG Guide: Connecting with Other Blacks as you try to figure out which category you and your friends or associates fall in to (lol). In the other chapters, she talks about being “fat”, her family, growing up bi-coastal/ continental, relationships, short lived raps careers (lol), fashion (or lack thereof) and love.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could totally relate to many of Issa’s scenarios. She gets nothing but love from me. Soooo looking forward to the next season of Insecure as well as all her other projects and hopefully another book.
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Anna Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars Just love it!
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Nach der Show ist das Buch ja ein MUSS! Ich liebe Issa und ihre coole, etwas verquere aber total freundlich reale Art!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved learning more about Issa Rae -- she is painfully ...
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Hilariously awkward! I loved learning more about Issa Rae -- she is painfully open at times. Very real.
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Tash-Tam
5.0 out of 5 stars Awkwardly Funny!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2017
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As a self proclaimed ABG, this book is hilarious and true to a tee!
Issa Rae is so funny and had me laughing on the train!
I can easily relate and would for sure recommend it:)
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Amazing book! Great delivery time!
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