Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence by Paul Feig
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Book Reviews of Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence
Book Review: laughed out loud, when not cringing in pain
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a Paul Feig fan since his great show, "Freaks and Geeks". This book explores some of the same territory. With a great memory for detail, he recounts some of his more humiliating and hilarious experiences as a child and adolescent. This book also has a lot of heart--it's obvious that his parents loved him dearly and he shows great affection towards them. As someone who grew up in the Midwest, like Mr. Feig, and who is close to his age, there was much in this book that was familiar to me. I have already bought extra copies to give to friends and family for Christmas. Thanks Paul, can't wait for your next project.Book Review: Geeks Unite
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of Paul Feig's so i'm a little biased. I can say that i enjoyed every moment of this book. I honestly couldn't put it down. I laughed so much. i found myself being able to relate to almost every chapter. I have reccommended it to many friends and the ones who knew what was good for them read it and loved it. If you liked Freaks and Geeks as much as I did then you'll find Kick Me to be an excellent little supplement. Even if you didn't watch Freaks and Geeks, Kick Me is very entertaining and unless you were a very secure, attractive, popular kid growing up, you will be able to relateBook Review: Riveting awkwardness
Summary: 5 Stars
Paul Feig bravely recounts his incredibly awkward childhood in this enchanting memoir. Each story is more horrifying than the next, and it left me feeling better than I could have imagined about my own awkward upbringing. I couldn't put this book down. Sometimes, I wanted to cover my eyes from the words, but similar to passing a terrible car accident, I rubbernecked my way through it. I don't know how this guy manages to meet other people's eyes after putting this stuff in print, but I totally want to hang out with him. This book was well-written and hilarious.Book Review: Ouch.
Summary: 5 Stars
As the old saw goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Except here the reverse is true. The cover says it all. It's a portrait in cluelessness, but it's strangely cheerful. Despite Paul's weird hair and his "spicy" jean jacket (I think that's how the author described it in an interview), he's got this goofy smile on his face. And despite all the horrifying things that Feig describes in his memoir, you can tell he's still got a little of that goofy smile in his writing. Should be required reading for high school students everywhere.Book Review: Recommended for all David Sedaris fans
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoy reading anything by David Sedaris, I recommend "Kick Me" for a lighthearted weekend read. The more I read this book, the more it reminded me of Sedaris. I found myself laughing out loud and relating to the stories in more ways than expected. The chapter about Feig's short-lived job as the high school football announcer is a classic. "Freaks and Geeks" fans will not be disappointed and will find that a few chapters are strikingly similar to scenes from the television show.