Super-smart, deliciously readable, achingly poignant ... A cogent mashup of studies and stats on self-esteem filtered through Nancherla’s personal experience ... Also much appreciated: Nancherla doesn’t offer the standard it-gets-better catharsis, which can insinuate that self-confidence comes standard with Nancherla-level success.
A glimpse into the brain of a woman who works very hard to take care of it ... [The essays] tell a story of struggle, skepticism and, ultimately, perseverance.
The structure allows Nancherla to do deeper dives into some topics while sprinkling shorter, lighter tension-breaking comic pieces throughout ... Throughout the collection, Nancherla offers a thoughtful and interesting peek behind the scenes at someone with a successful comedy career.
