#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, … 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.more
I was never a huge fangirl of Amy Schumer — her comedy is too raunchy for me, and I thought Trainwreck was overrated. After reading a few reviews about her new book, though, I decided to give her a second chance. And I’m so glad I did!
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo is a collection of Schumer’s observations on life. Sure, there are a few raunchy stories thrown in, but those moments made much less of an impact on me than the chapters that go beyond her stage presence. For example, she shares intimate details about an abusive boyfriend, her dad’s battle with MS, and her complicated relationship with her mother. I laughed, of course, but I was surprised to find myself crying, too.
For me, seeing this other side of Schumer illustrated her brilliance as a comedian. Good comedians must be good observers, and this book highlighted Amy’s insightfulness and self-awareness, both of which make her so successful on stage.
I recommend it — especially the audiobook!
I haven’t always been Amy Schumer’s biggest fan in the past, but I gained a lot of respect for her in reading this book. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about her experiences within her career, dating, family, and friendships. I highly suggest it for young adult women, but guys may benefit from reading it as well.
Disclaimer: She still has a potty mouth!
This book definitely made me LOL. I related to her far more than I thought I would and I will be reading it again in the future when I feel like I am questioning my sanity.
Somewhat entertaining if random selection of essays
I’m going to start by saying, I’m not a huge Amy Schumer fan. I often find her crass and crude which is really saying something coming from someone that thinks the F word fits into any and all sentences. But, having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I have a newfound appreciation for Amy Schumer as well. She came across as highly relatable, normal and down to earth during these stories. I found myself nodding along as she recounted some of her experiences in the dating jungle, what it means to be a girl her size in Hollywood and dealing with a family that at times can be too much. I’m glad I gave this book a chance and if you enjoy this style of book, you should too.
I’m not sure how to rate this. There were parts I appreciated, and there were parts I thought were unnecessary.
Do I care that Amy can’t have an orgasm from penetration?
Do I care about all of Amy’s numerous failed relationships?
Yes, some parts were funny, but if you’re expecting to have a lot of laughs, you won’t find it here.
The majority of the book is about her previous relationships, her experience as a female comic, and her issues with body image. Maybe I would of enjoyed this book more if I was 18 with low self esteem. Been there, done that. Amy tries to encourage women to just be themselves, but it just felt a bit flat.
There were moments where she did touch my heart though. Like how her parents treated their marriage and her dad’s multiple sclerosis.
If she writes another book in the future, I’m probably going to pass.
Her unabashed candidness about a woman’s perspective is refreshing and helps move the needle. Its well written. I found the details of rising to fame and her generosity interesting and heart warming. Loved the book as much as her cooking show!
Heartfelt, insightful, and of course full of inappropriate humour. Amy is an intelligent woman, a good writer, and has strong views on important topics like feminism and gun violence, which she shares in this book without restraint.
This is a worthwhile read for anyone striving to be an artist or writer, as her journey to becoming a successful comedian is inspiring and full of truly meaningful moments. It’s also a fun and relatable read for introverts. And people with messed-up families. Plus if you’re a fan of Amy’s inappropriate humour, you’ll be in tears when she recounts her dating misfortunes.
What resonated most with me was the overarching feminist theme. Amy has dealt with more bullies than probably 99% of the population (seriously I don’t know why people are so mean to her on social media. It’s horrible to watch.) Yet through all of this, she’s still a strong, confident, uplifting woman. I applaud her for sharing her story with us in this book.
I loved it. I can laugh about bad language and intimate situations. Really fun!