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Scrappy Little Nobody
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Publisher's Summary
A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect.
"I'm excited to publish my first book, and because I get uncomfortable when people have high expectations, I'd like to use this opportunity to showcase my ineptitude and pettiness and the frequency with which I embarrass myself. And while many of my female inspirations who have become authors are incredibly well educated and accomplished comedy writers, I'm very, very funny on Twitter, according to BuzzFeed and my mom, so I feel like this is a great idea. Quick question: Are run-on sentences still frowned upon? Wait, is ending a sentence with a preposition still frowned upon? I mean, upon frowned? Dammit!" (Anna Kendrick)
Anna Kendrick's autobiographical collection of essays amusingly recounts memorable moments throughout her life, from her middle-class upbringing in New England to the blockbuster movies that have made her one of Hollywood's most popular actresses today. Expanding upon the witty and ironic dispatches for which she is known, Anna Kendrick's essays offer her one-of-a-kind commentary on the absurdities she's experienced on her way to and from the heart of pop culture.
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- Beth
- 04-01-2017
I never knew I'd love Anna Kendrick yelling at me
Each time it happened during the narration, my face would break into a goofy grin... causing more than one normal human in a public space to eye me warily. I think Anna should be proud of this book & its ability to celebrate awkwardness.
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- Gitte
- 03-01-2017
Amazing!
Would you consider the audio edition of Scrappy Little Nobody to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version of the book, but I honestly don't want to! Having Anna read it to you, makes it so freaking awesome! You feel like she's just sitting next to you, having a beer and telling all kinds of funny stories. She's the f'ed up friend you wish you had :-D
What was one of the most memorable moments of Scrappy Little Nobody?
All of it! Don't make me choose!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Again, not possible to pick just one!
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Ya think you're betta than me?!
Any additional comments?
Just do yourself a favour and get this. It's totally worth everything! I mean, Anna Kendrick screams at you and you'll love it ;-)
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- Chloe
- 18-11-2016
fantastic
it felt real. nothing forced about each story being told. I found myself relating to her in so many ways. if only more people wrote their part life stories this way.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-07-2018
Meh
I love Anna Kendrick, but I found this book a bit...like a series of random stories from her life. There was no real “point” or arc, just a timeline and a long series of discussions about ex boyfriends. Honestly I’d hoped we’d get to hear more about how she went from Broadway and “small” local plays/indie movies to the bigger stuff she’s done like Uo in the Air, but that’s all glossed over.
Cool to hear her reading it but in the end her voice gets a tad monotone.
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- ali
- 21-12-2016
Anna Kendrick-My spirit animal.
This book brought to mind all the weird and wacky things I did and felt as a kid and also as an adult, I love that Little glimpse into someone's life that shows them as, not a self obsessed celebrity, but a real life human being. I can relate to so much of what Anna speaks about and that is such an amazing thing to feel like you're involved in.
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- Nicole
- 16-12-2016
So much fun
Anna's narration adds a level of dimension not often felt when listening to an audio book.
Scrappy Little Nobody is funny, honest, self-depreciating, hard to put down and (at times) a little cringe worthy.
I hope she continues to write more books, her sense of humour is so refreshing. Definitely worth an Audible credit.
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- Aileen
- 15-12-2016
Anna Kendrick is a revelation
Full of interesting stories and her classic style of self deprecating yet heartwarming humour. Hearing the story read aloud by the author made the words come to life. The book made it hard to keep a straight face when I was listening to it in public. Definitely would recommend it to anyone who needs a good laugh.
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- Paul
- 18-11-2016
Every part was my favourite part!
Amazing! So very relatable in every way! Perfect balance of self deprecating humour and judgmental humour
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- Thomas
- 17-11-2016
Delightful reflections with sparingly shrill sass
Delivery excellent, an excellent quirky sassy self narration. Kendrick's reflections on her past are fun and interesting.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-01-2020
Absolutely hilarious, and very down to Earth.
I'm so glad Anna narrated this herself, I feel like I have actually met her now. Which is kinda cool.
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- Andrew
- 17-01-2017
Anna Kendrick: Scrappy Little... Revelation
Story: Like so many others that have left reviews, I too have thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've only listened to a few other books in this genre (Rob Lowe, Judy Greer, Tina Fey) so I can't compare it to much, but I would consider this a somewhat typical Hollywood memoir. Trying to figure out direction in life, reaching the ah-ha moment, and then experiencing the highs and lows of the journey. I found myself able to relate to some stories and others not, but even if you can or can't, I'm confident that you'll be laughing along the entire way. One thing that makes it interesting is that Miss Kendrick is still a young actress. She has experienced a lot already and we don't even know where she will go from here (how many more books will we get!?).
Performance: The narration was done wonderfully! The audiobook flowed and felt like a conversation with a friend... you know, when a friend tells a really, really long story :) For real, though, this was hilarious and genuine.
Overall: I couldn't find myself giving the overall rating anything other than five stars. This book is light, easy to follow and humorous. I nearly finished it during one drive and didn't tire or need a break at all because it all flowed so well and I was pulled into the performance from the start. Highly recommend this audiobook! To wrap this up, the best way I can describe this audiobook is... absolutely effortless!
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- Julia
- 16-11-2016
Anna the author
Anna perfectly put her personality into a book that was fun to read, didn't deel pretensious at all, narration light and easy to follow
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- Tyler
- 16-11-2016
Great Autobiography
I have never been able to finish a celebrity autobiography before. Midway through this book I realized that this was something that I would listen to several times over. Anna is brilliant and can effortlessly put herself in the mind of reader in a way that makes it seem like a real conversation. I enjoy that she gets right to the point and doesn't add any fluff to lengthen the story. This book never came off as self absorbed or fake, which is refreshing. All together it is worth a credit.
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- Brian
- 18-02-2017
A much-needed laugh
When I saw that Anna had a book coming out I quickly checked to see if it was going to be Audible and I was relieved. I love listening to memoirs read by the author. Especially if the author is an actor or a comedian. There is something there in the audiobook that you can't get from reading it.
Scrappy Little Nobody was no different. Anna's narration really made this book in my opinion. I'm sure that reading it on your own you could have enjoyed it just as much -- but hearing her actual reactions to things she wrote on top of hearing her tell you stories that were funny and sometimes embarrassing really put this book over the top.
I started this book on a day where I wasn't having a good morning (are there such a thing as a good morning?) And within the first few minutes of my drive I was already laughing and smiling like an idiot during my commute. The rest of the book kept me smiling and laughing.
Anna's story was really well thought out and I'm glad (and a little amazed) that she was able to get as much intimacy onto the page and into the audiobook.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a good laugh, especially if you like a slightly cynical and real celebrity.
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- Tony
- 18-03-2017
A good performance but.....
The author reads her book very well and her inflections make the book even better but the story didn't go too in depth into her actual acting roles (and her witty take when she does talk about them makes you want her to talk about them more than she ultimately does).
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- Lucy Ames
- 26-11-2016
Humorous and Nicely Performed
Anna Kendrick's performance of her own composition is humorous and compelling. Her delivery exhibits dead pan and dry humor. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a light and honest read.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-11-2016
Amazing!
This book was fantastic! Listening to Anna talk about her life was like having a long conversation with a new friend. Loved it!
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- John C.
- 06-12-2016
Starts flat, gets better
Funny but not as funny as billed.
Interesting and poignant at times.
Her reading is good, but not great.
She skips some parts of her career that might have made the book more interesting.
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- Mromero6
- 24-11-2016
funny!!!!
Anna is extremely entertaining and hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud to a lot of the things she was saying. I definitely feel like her. I am also a manchild!!!
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- Jason Merenzon
- 17-11-2016
I love Anna Kendrick
this book was really good having it read by Anna Kendrick herself made the story come alive.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who's ever felt like an outsider in a group and Anna's clever ways of telling stories of her childhood and her experiences in life where in lightning and comical.
thank you :-)
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- Will Price
- 16-11-2016
I wish it had just kept on going.
As one who has always struggled to find a book/audio book entertaining this was something i looked forward to since pre order and i wasn't in any way disappointed, it's funny and very interesting and I 100% recommended it to anyone who is either a fan or is just fancying a new book to read or especially listen to, in the end all i can say is this is really really great and is so worth buying for absolutely anyone 😊😊😊
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- David
- 06-04-2018
Scrappy little nobody
Loved it !! A down to earth person. A good book, she is nice !
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- Zak Beresford
- 22-03-2018
A brilliantly quirky autobiography
Anna Kendrick offers up her collection of anecdotes in a narration unique to her adorkable delivery that will lead you through tales of youthly awkwardness and fun and occasional existential dread that will put you in the moment, leave you amused and make you feel like Anna Kendrick could potentially be your new best friend should the two of you cross paths.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-03-2018
Phenomenal & Hilarious read
I loved every story, every joke, every real life example of which I related to so many. Listening to Anna read the book made it so much more enjoyable, there wasn't a moment I didn't have a smile of her face. She could wrote about anything and I'd read it! Would 100% recommend this to any reader, it's heartwarming and funny in all the right places.
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- Pippa Marrow
- 08-03-2018
loved it
Funny, charming and sweet, it inspired me to be a better version of myself.Thank you Anna Kendrick!
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-02-2018
Made me laugh non stop
Anna reading this felt like being in a room with a friend telling you hilarious stories. She doesn’t force anything and sounds just natural. If you’re ever feeling low, this book will cheer you up. Anna Kendrick seems like a very friendly, funny down to earth girl. I can’t recommend this audiobook enough. Excellent.
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- Jaynah culbert
- 18-02-2018
amazingly relatable
Absolutely brilliant book and so relatable! I found myself laughing when I was walking my dogs. hope theres another one soon!
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- Helen
- 31-01-2018
Hilarious
Amazing book! Great that it’s read by Anna herself. It’s as if she is telling you her story herself in person.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-12-2019
fantastic
great listen. love anna and this is both funny and a good read. would definitely buy again.
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- missgrahams
- 13-12-2016
Hilarious and real
An amazingly funny book, I loved listening to Anna and her slightly awkward and loveable stories. A great insight into how people are just people at the end of the day, everyone struggles and has problems. Her voice and the way she puts expression makes the book easy to listen to and on several occasions I laughed out loud, I must have looked like a psycho on my morning cycle to work.....
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