The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

In 'The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo,' comedian Amy Schumer delivers a candid and hilarious collection of essays that explore her journey through life, love, and self-discovery. With razor-sharp wit, she shares her personal experiences, from her awkward teenage years to the challenges of adulthood, all while embracing her imperfections. Schumer's reflections are not just laugh-out-loud funny; they also reveal deeper truths about body image, feminism, and the pursuit of happiness. Each essay is infused with her unique voice, making you feel like you're having a heartfelt conversation with a friend. Prepare to laugh, relate, and possibly cry, as Schumer invites you into her world with authenticity and humor.

By Amy Schumer

Published: 2016

"You don’t have to be perfect; you just have to be yourself and that’s enough."

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#1 New York Times Bestseller "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." —Vogue "The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo is an alternatingly meditative, sexually explicit, side-splittingly hilarious, heart-wrenching, disturbing, passionately political, and always staggeringly authentic ride through the highs and lows of the comedic powerhouse's life to date." —Harper's Bazaar "This is your happy hour with Amy Schumer...It's Bossypants meets Trainwreck meets your long weekend." —TheSkimm “Amy’s got your back. She’s in your corner. She’s an honesty bomb. And she’s coming for you.” —Actress Tilda Swinton and Trainwreck co-star The Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and star of Inside Amy Schumer and the acclaimed film Trainwreck has taken the entertainment world by storm with her winning blend of smart, satirical humor. Now, Amy Schumer has written a refreshingly candid and uproariously funny collection of (extremely) personal and observational essays. In The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, Amy mines her past for stories about her teenage years, her family, relationships, and sex and shares the experiences that have shaped who she is—a woman with the courage to bare her soul to stand up for what she believes in, all while making us laugh. Ranging from the raucous to the romantic, the heartfelt to the harrowing, this highly entertaining and universally appealing collection is the literary equivalent of a night out with your best friend—an unforgettable and fun adventure that you wish could last forever. Whether she’s experiencing lust-at-first-sight while in the airport security line, sharing her own views on love and marriage, admitting to being an introvert, or discovering her cross-fit instructor’s secret bad habit, Amy Schumer proves to be a bighearted, brave, and thoughtful storyteller that will leave you nodding your head in recognition, laughing out loud, and sobbing uncontrollably—but only because it’s over.

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Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer is a celebrated American comedian, actress, and writer known for her bold and unapologetic style that blends humor with social commentary. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the hit Comedy Central show "Inside Amy Schumer," which earned her several Emmy Awards. Schumer is also the author of the bestselling memoir "The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo," where she mixes personal anecdotes with her signature wit. Her work often tackles topics related to gender, body image, and relationships, reflecting her unique perspective on contemporary life. In addition to her television success, Schumer has starred in and co-written films such as "Trainwreck" and "I Feel Pretty," further establishing her as a prominent voice in modern comedy.

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Authors
Amy Schumer
Published
August 2016
Publisher
Gallery Books
ISBN
1501139886
Language
English
Pages
N/A
Genres
Self-HelpBiographyPersonal GrowthInspirational Biographies

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You don’t have to be perfect; you just have to be yourself and that’s enough.

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

By Amy Schumer

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