61 pages • 2 hours read
Tina FeyBossypants
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Bossypants is a humorous memoir by Tina Fey, outlining her journey from an awkward youth to a successful show business career, detailing experiences from a theater camp to Second City, writing for Saturday Night Live, and creating 30 Rock. Fey discusses discrimination in the industry, challenges of balancing work and motherhood, and societal pressures on women. Fey’s face is scarred by a stranger during childhood.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tina Fey's Bossypants offers a blend of humor, wit, and insightful commentary on gender and media. Critics praise its sharp comedic voice and storytelling, though some find the narrative uneven at times. Fey's personal anecdotes and professional journey captivate readers, making it a worthwhile read despite occasional pacing issues.
Who Should Read Bossypants?
A reader who enjoys Bossypants by Tina Fey typically appreciates sharp humor, personal anecdotes, and insights into the entertainment industry. Fans of comedic memoirs like Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) and Amy Poehler’s Yes Please will find Fey’s wit and narrative style engaging and relatable.
Recommended
Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
950LBook Details
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Identity: Gender
Humor
Biography