The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

By: Issa Rae

Narrated by: Issa Rae

In the best-selling tradition of Sloan Crosley's I Was Told There'd Be Cake and Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, here is 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.

©2015 Issa Rae (P)2015 Simon & Schuster

What's Not to Love!

it was very inspiring and encouraging for me. Very insightful to someone who is awkward.

Excellent

Issa Rae gives an amazing story! It's entertaining and informative at the same time. I'm excited to see what's next for her!

Freaking Hilarious

Loved it Loved it Loved it!!!! Definitely could relate to the story line. Issa Rae is my shero

Fantastic Book.

It was funny and perfect 90's nostalgia. Issa Rae is an insightful woman. Her honesty was relatable and endearing.

Great first listen

I recently got caught up on Issa Rae’s HBO series insecure which left me very interested in her as a person. I really enjoyed the book and having her read it to me in her own voice was the icing on the cake.

Great! Sincere, relatable and funny

Loved this book and enjoyed the author's narration of her own story. She is both funny and earnest as she shares different memories and experiences of growing up as a young black woman and never quite feeling like she fits in. Throughout it's easy to relate to those awkward months of youth and to find laughter as you recall your own similar experiences. Highly recommend it!

Great read! Relatable

It's so nice to hear a story that you can relate to. Issa Rae's story is motivational & inspiring. Her story helps me to stay on track and keep pursuing opportunities no matter how many times I fail or am set back.

Everything

She told my story. As a Jamaican American awkward black girl I could totally relate... Thanks!!

love it. love her.

I really enjoyed hearing about Issa Rae's life experiences. She kept my attention and kept me wanting more.

Love it

Thank you Issa! I definitely enjoyed this as I too can relate on similar situations. Thank you for sharing!!