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Survival of the Thickest: Essays,New
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Now a comedy series on Netflix!From the standup comedian, actress, and host beloved for her cheeky swagger, unique voice, and unapologetic frankness comes a book of zesty and hilarious (Publishers Weekly) essays for fans of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy Kaling and Were Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union.If youve watched television or movies in the past couple of years, youve seen Michelle Buteau. With scenestealing roles in Always Be My Maybe, First Wives Club, Someone Great, Russian Doll, and Tales of the City; a reality TV show and breakthrough standup specials, including her headlining show Welcome to Buteaupia on Netflix; and two podcasts (Late Night Whenever and Adulting), Michelles star is on the rise. Youd be forgiven for thinking the road to successor adulthood or financial stability or selfacceptance or marriage or motherhoodhas been easy, but youd be wrong.Now, in Survival of the Thickest, Michelle reflects on growing up Caribbean, Catholic, and thick in New Jersey, going to college in Miami (where everyone smells like pineapple), her many friendship and dating disasters, working as a newsroom editor during 9/11, getting started in standup opening for male strippers, marrying into her husbands Dutch family, IVF and surrogacy, motherhood, chosen family, and what it feels like to have a full heart, tight jeans, and stardom finally in her grasp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Survival of the Thickest'? A: The main theme of 'Survival of the Thickest' revolves around Michelle Buteau's experiences growing up as a Caribbean, Catholic, and thick woman in New Jersey, and her journey through adulthood, motherhood, and self-acceptance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Survival of the Thickest' is Michelle Buteau, a well-known comedian, actress, and host.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book features a collection of essays that are humorous and candid, reflecting on various personal experiences, including friendship, dating, and motherhood.
- Q: How many pages does 'Survival of the Thickest' have? A: The book has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 8, 2020.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'Survival of the Thickest' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Can I expect a comedic tone in the essays? A: Yes, readers can expect a zesty and humorous tone throughout the essays, similar to works by other comedic authors.
- Q: Who would enjoy reading this book? A: Fans of comedians and authors like Mindy Kaling and Gabrielle Union, as well as readers looking for relatable and funny personal essays, would likely enjoy this book.
- Q: Does this book discuss serious topics as well? A: Yes, while the book is humorous, it also addresses serious topics like financial stability, self-acceptance, and motherhood.
- Q: Is 'Survival of the Thickest' part of a series? A: No, 'Survival of the Thickest' is a standalone collection of essays and not part of a series.