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Please Like Me (But Keep Away)
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Series: Nothing Like I Imagined
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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Help Is on the Way
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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After a friend real-talks Mindy into hiring a baby nurse, she finds the help she needs--and so much more--in this soulful essay by the acclaimed writer, actress, producer, and director. Becoming a new mother after losing her own, Mindy Kaling needs help--like someone to answer the questions What is a baby, and why don’t they have kneecaps? Enter Rose. The in-demand, dedicated baby nurse alleviates Mindy’s fears, from the minor to the profound.
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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
- (And Other Concerns)
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: comedienne, actress, obedient child of immigrant professionals, and now, writer. With a blend of witty confessions and unscientific observations, Mindy writes about everything from being a timid young chubster afraid of her own bike to living the Hollywood life, dating, friendships, and planning her own funeral - all executed with several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls.
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entertaining
- By Jenny on 05-07-2015
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Big Shot
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 36 mins
- Unabridged
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In this meditation on celebrity, power, and a simple thank-you, Mindy Kaling takes the next charmed step in her path from Conan intern to mogul: picking up the entire tab for a famous A-lister. It’s an investment, right? He’ll be blown away by her class. They’ll be best friends forever. Forty thankless seconds later, who wouldn’t spiral into self-doubt, second-guessing, over-rationalizing, and anxious obsession?
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Kind of Hindu
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Like Kelly Kapoor on The Office, Mindy is engaged with her Indian heritage to the extent that it is fun and convenient. So apart from a tolerance for spicy foods and an appreciation for Ravi Shankar, Mindy isn’t all that Hindu. Her daughter’s Jewish godfather--TV and film’s B.J. Novak--prompts her to reconsider her religious beliefs and ask herself: How Indian do I want my daughter to be?
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Soothed my Brown Girl Soul ❤️
- By Jas on 01-11-2020
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Why Not Me?
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Mindy Kaling has found herself at a turning point. So in Why Not Me?, she shares her ongoing journey to find fulfilment and adventure in her adult life, be it falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in unlikely places, or attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behaviour modification whatsoever. In 'How to Look Spectacular', she reveals her tongue-in-cheek solutions for guaranteed on-camera beauty.
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Fun, whimsical book.
- By Annabelle on 14-08-2019
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Yes Please
- By: Amy Poehler
- Narrated by: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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In Amy Poehler's highly anticipated first book, Yes Please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice (some useful, some not so much). Powered by Amy's charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, and including a star-studded guest list of vocal appearances.
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Loved it!
- By Stacey Baines on 14-09-2015
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Help Is on the Way
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
After a friend real-talks Mindy into hiring a baby nurse, she finds the help she needs--and so much more--in this soulful essay by the acclaimed writer, actress, producer, and director. Becoming a new mother after losing her own, Mindy Kaling needs help--like someone to answer the questions What is a baby, and why don’t they have kneecaps? Enter Rose. The in-demand, dedicated baby nurse alleviates Mindy’s fears, from the minor to the profound.
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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
- (And Other Concerns)
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: comedienne, actress, obedient child of immigrant professionals, and now, writer. With a blend of witty confessions and unscientific observations, Mindy writes about everything from being a timid young chubster afraid of her own bike to living the Hollywood life, dating, friendships, and planning her own funeral - all executed with several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls.
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entertaining
- By Jenny on 05-07-2015
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Big Shot
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this meditation on celebrity, power, and a simple thank-you, Mindy Kaling takes the next charmed step in her path from Conan intern to mogul: picking up the entire tab for a famous A-lister. It’s an investment, right? He’ll be blown away by her class. They’ll be best friends forever. Forty thankless seconds later, who wouldn’t spiral into self-doubt, second-guessing, over-rationalizing, and anxious obsession?
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Kind of Hindu
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Like Kelly Kapoor on The Office, Mindy is engaged with her Indian heritage to the extent that it is fun and convenient. So apart from a tolerance for spicy foods and an appreciation for Ravi Shankar, Mindy isn’t all that Hindu. Her daughter’s Jewish godfather--TV and film’s B.J. Novak--prompts her to reconsider her religious beliefs and ask herself: How Indian do I want my daughter to be?
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Soothed my Brown Girl Soul ❤️
- By Jas on 01-11-2020
-
Why Not Me?
- By: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Mindy Kaling has found herself at a turning point. So in Why Not Me?, she shares her ongoing journey to find fulfilment and adventure in her adult life, be it falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in unlikely places, or attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behaviour modification whatsoever. In 'How to Look Spectacular', she reveals her tongue-in-cheek solutions for guaranteed on-camera beauty.
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-
Fun, whimsical book.
- By Annabelle on 14-08-2019
-
Yes Please
- By: Amy Poehler
- Narrated by: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In Amy Poehler's highly anticipated first book, Yes Please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice (some useful, some not so much). Powered by Amy's charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, and including a star-studded guest list of vocal appearances.
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Loved it!
- By Stacey Baines on 14-09-2015
Publisher's Summary
Freaked out by her fortieth birthday, the creator and executive producer of Never Have I Ever reflects on the importance of good friends--and the mortifying obligations it takes to keep them.
Yes, Mindy Kaling is the genial Hollywood celebrity who posted twelve selfies from a single Oscar party, but that smile took work. In this hilariously honest essay, Mindy reflects on the social anxiety that she traces back to the slices of white cheese her parents served at her ninth birthday party. Little has changed in thirty years--least of all the fear of being judged forever. It’s probably best to just back away.
From the acclaimed writer, actor, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author comes Nothing Like I Imagined. In these essays, Mindy Kaling shares the latest chapters of a multitasking life in Hollywood. Read or listen to them in a single sitting. Either way, they’re pitch-perfect.
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- Nicole Wolfe
- 16-06-2021
20 Minute Story
Yeah— I wish I would have noticed this was only a 20 minute story before using a whole credit on it.
4 people found this helpful
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- Steven W Sillich
- 31-03-2021
disappointed but thrilled?
what the hell? I spent a 13 dollar credit on a 20 minute story. I was disappointed. I was so into the story and love the author but when it ended I was left feeling shortchanged. I wait for credits, pay for credits and they are priceless. when comparing this brief experience with something like Michelle Obama Becoming, you've got to be kidding. provide appropriate content for the money invested. boo! on you!
4 people found this helpful
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- The Honest Truth
- 06-10-2021
Trying to make friends
(Wo)man, I related with so much! I currently have my husband and my sister as best friends and can see Mindy as one :) I love everything about she was open and honest with her social anxiety and how she is such an awesome person who embraces her fears by allowing others in with this piece.
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- Jaime Rairigh
- 13-08-2022
SOOOOO RELATEABLE
I struggle with social anxiety and this was so relatable!!! Mindy Kaling is the absolute best!!!
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- 10spoont
- 11-08-2022
Loved it
I had no idea I would like the format. I laughed and also felt I could relate. Very good and I’m glad I tried it. Thank you.
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- Jacob
- 18-07-2022
Fun story
I listened to this whole relaxing in the pool in Cancun, and found it delightful: YMMV.
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- Kathryn Penobscott
- 14-07-2022
Lighthearted truth
Enjoyable, pleasant and lightly humorous about real world anxiety. Not especially memorable but a nice way to pass time.
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- Randi
- 14-07-2022
Relatable, Entertaining
I came across this title as I searched for personal development books. I immediately could relate and had to give it a try. Although it was relatable and entertaining, I didn’t find much value on the personal development side.
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- Matthew
- 13-07-2022
Quick and easy
Quick and easy story to listen too. God voice. Look forward to more short stories from here and this collection.
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- Familyof6
- 27-06-2022
More!
It was so well written and so fun, relatable, and interesting! I wish she kept going for 10 more hours.
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- Thebeast666
- 13-12-2020
great short listen. love Mindy's honesty
lovely Sunday afternoon listening. nice to know celebrities seemingly as confident as Mindy suffer social anxiety. presented with her usual humourous story telling
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