All Things Aside, Iliza Shlesinger
All Things Aside, Iliza Shlesinger
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All Things Aside
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Author: Iliza Shlesinger, Margaret Cho

Narrator: Iliza Shlesinger

Unabridged: 6 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2022


Synopsis

From the razor-sharp mind of comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a collection of hilarious and insightful essays about the exasperating issues of everyday life.All Things Aside is a punchy, honest, incisive book that shares a view of the world through the eyes of the inimitable Iliza Shlesinger. From the macro to micro, Shlesinger tackles it all with her no-bullshit comedic style.Throughout the book, Shlesinger dives from one subject into the next, making her hilarious asides the basis of her stories, much like she does in her stand-up comedy. Topics range from dissecting social expectations to the notion that products marketed specifically to women are scams, and all manner of things in between. She even dares to ask herself the all-important question that every woman is forced to consider at some point—Am I actually an annoying person? Shlesinger also shares intimate moments, including a devastating miscarriage, which she manages to navigate not only with grace but somehow with side-splitting humor.As Margaret Cho explains in the book’s foreword, “Every woman has something to gain from the Everywoman Iliza presents in her hilarious and astute worldview … I’ve learned [from Iliza] that you don’t have to quit when you are in pain, that you can write your way out of the suffering. That there is beautiful truth to be unearthed from the depths of despair. That the stupid can be smart and that we put ourselves through hell for nothing.”All Things Aside offers unexpected insights, much-needed truths, and tons and tons of laughs.

About Iliza Shlesinger

Iliza Shlesinger is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer, and author with five Netflix stand-up specials, including Elder Millennial and Unveiled. As an actor, she wrote and starred in the hit Netflix rom-con movie Good on Paper. Additionally, she played opposite Mark Wahlberg in the #1 Netflix film Spenser Confidential, and appeared in the critically-acclaimed indie drama Pieces of a Woman with Vanessa Kirby. Other credits include, Instant Family, starring Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, and The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show, a comedy series she created and starred in for Netflix. Her podcast, AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, is a fan favorite.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ranjini on November 03, 2022

I love her stand up but I just don’t think it translated well into writing. What comes across as intelligent and funny as she storms the stage felt like an angry lecture with some bitter asides and many, many lists of things I didn’t much relate to. The book is well thought out, the chapters flow an......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on October 11, 2022

I'm such a huge Iliza Shlesinger stand up fan and this latest book did not disappoint!! Not afraid to address sensitive topics, Iliza covers cancel culture, speaking up despite being afraid to offend anyone and everyone, life through the pandemic, misogyny, plus more personal experiences with miscar......more

Goodreads review by Shawnee on October 12, 2022

Maybe I’m biased because I love Iliza so much that I named my dog after her (and Bindi Irwin), but this book made me laugh, it made me fucking cry, it made me feel less alone in the world. Iliza has always been funny to me, I’ve always gotten along with her comedy and view of single women, the party......more

Goodreads review by Rod on December 10, 2024

Road trip audiobook! I've enjoyed Iliza Shlesinger's stand-up specials, so this book was an easy pick to help pass the miles while I cruised along. I liked the book overall, but I was a little bummed by its general tone of negativity as Shlesinger spends a lot of time complaining about things she does......more

Goodreads review by Ben on April 17, 2023

I Came As A Fan And Didn't Like It If you're a fan of Iliza Shlesinger's podcast (like me), you may be disappointed by this book. While the author's sharp wit and observational humor are present throughout, the overall tone is more negative and nitpicky than her podcast. While some readers may find h......more


Quotes

“A book for everyone wrestling with what it means to show up for ourselves and the world today. I love Iliza, and I love her advice.” Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author