The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo Hardcover – August 16, 2016 by Amy Schumer (Gallery Books)

Amy Schumer's book will make you love her even more. For a comedian of unbridled (and generally hilarious) causticity, Schumer has written a probing, confessional, unguarded, and, yes, majorly humanizing non-memoir, a book that trades less on sarcasm, and more on emotional resonance.



Amy delivers her thoughts in the funny, self-deprecating way she is famous for. It's a book that teaches you a lot about self-confidence, about family turmoil, about resilience. Each chapter approaches different subjects: from traumatic events in family life to domestic abuse to dealing with the invisible side of press conferences and interviews.

The author manages to describe her mishaps in a light-hearted, yet thoughtful way. It's not easy to admit you are not perfect and that you are not desirable and friendly round the clock. On the other hand, she describes her success with same ownership as her failures and I think this is true empowerment; but this in mainly owed to years of hard work and sacrifice.

This is a lovely read, you discover an imperfect woman who still manages to be resilient and inspiring. I think her being bully of the bullies description is the most endearing take-away from this book.

5/5 the type of book I would recommend to close friends.

*You may be discouraged to read this book, based on some of the hate that the author is receiving right now. Please bear in mind that:
-> The hate is based on some of the political stances the author has adopted in the past year; However, when you read the book you will find solid arguments and you will find the extensive research she has done before adopting a position;
-> The joke copying argument is laughable after reading the book. This is because in 300 pages you will recognize the exact same style of making jokes she has in her stand-up. Some stories may lead to similar punchlines but her jokes are her own as is her style.

About the Author

Amy Schumer has become one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. Her smash hit television series Inside Amy Schumer, has won a Peabody award, a Critics Choice Television Award, and two primetime Emmy awards. She wrote and starred in her first feature-length film, Trainwreck, which dominated the 2015 summer comedy international box office and was nominated for two Golden Globes and won both the Critics Choice award for Best Actress in a Comedy, and a Hollywood Film Award for “Comedy of the Year.” As a stand-up comedian, she continues to perform to sold-out audiences around the world. Her 2016 tour was voted Pollstar’s Comedy Tour of the Year. Schumer was raised in New York City and Long Island and loves her brother and sister the very most.