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This Will Only Hurt a Little

By: Busy Philipps
Narrated by: Busy Philipps
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The New York Times bestseller

A memoir by the beloved comedic actress known for her roles on Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek, and Cougartown who has become 'the breakout star on Instagram stories...imagine I Love Lucy mixed with a modern lifestyle guru' (New Yorker).

Busy Philipps's autobiographical book offers the same unfiltered and candid storytelling that her Instagram followers have come to know and love, from growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona and her painful and painfully funny teen years, to her life as a working actress, mother, and famous best friend.

Busy is the rare entertainer whose impressive arsenal of talents as an actress is equally matched by her storytelling ability, sense of humor, and sharp observations about life, love, and motherhood. Her conversational writing reminds us what we love about her on screens large and small. From film to television to Instagram, Busy delightfully showcases her wry humor and her willingness to bare it all.

'I've been waiting my whole life to write this book. I'm just so grateful someone asked. Otherwise, what was the point of any of it??'

©2018 Busy Philipps (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Entertainment & Celebrities Women Celebrity Funny Witty Heartfelt Inspiring Biography Comedy

Critic Reviews

"Busy is a legit writer with a voice as clear as a bell." (Tina Fey)

"Funny, refreshingly candid memoir about Hollywood, motherhood and BFFhood." (Cosmopolitan)

"Judy Blume meets Karl Ove Knausgaard meets one brave woman from Arizona." (Miranda July)
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The book was amazing. It was warm, honest and raw in parts. It felt as though a friend was sitting with me telling me their story. Busy is thoughtful and reflective in her story but also in recounting it. I'm glad to have listened.

Incredible

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I have had this book in my wishlist for a while ... like a year or more. I was hesitant as I didn't know too much about her, I finally bought it and no regrets!
An interesting insight to an actress I haven't known too much about. And the way she delivers it is 10/10! Well worth a listen.

Finally took the plunge!

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As a child of the 80s, I have grown up with seeing Busy in many shows. Starting from Freaks and Geeks - yes, Busy, I actually did watch it as it aired and even taped it on my vcr - and Dawson’s Creek, it was awesome to hear the story behind the actress we have seen on screen. I liked that it referenced a lot of pop culture (music, tv, events) that happened over the years, many relevant to my generation that I can remember as well, but through Busys eyes. Very cool to get a behind the scenes perspective of Hollywood also! Busy did a great job narrating and this has been one of my favourite audiobooks I have listened to.

Great

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I really enjoyed this book. Super honest and super entertaining. You will feel all the emotions and come out of it feeling like Busy is your new best friend.

So honest

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One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to! So moving and funny and authentic. Highly recommend.

Amazing narration

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Honest and inspiring. Written for women with big dreams, relatable flaws and everything in between.

Inspiring

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Loved it. Story was great and in order Busy's performance was great especially when imitating her mum. Was like listening to a friend you'd grown up with.

Really well written

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Thoroughly enjoyed - I’m so glad I listened to Busy read her story!! All the emotion and love and fear and experience came through so genuinely.

Loved!!

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wonderful voice for audio books. unapologetically blunt and never a dull moment. one tough lady.

say it loud and proud girlxx

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Because once you start this book you won't be able to stop listening, excellent read

Make Sure You're Not Too Busy

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