I also really liked her story about dating “one of the president’s men,” it’s so relateable: the man who seemed perfect at first but things just didn’t work out. But she also points out the humor that is everyone’s expectations in a relationship in “A Perfectly Reasonable Request.” Kaling is real when it comes to the subject of dating, and what she’s looking about in a relationship. Love, Dating and Boys who Ru(i)n the world To me, her life just sounds super stressful at times. She discusses the process of coming up with a story, facing rejection and what daily life is like (hint: not all sunshine and roses). In these pages, Kaling chronicles the steps she took to transition from working as a writer (and sometimes actor) on the Office to writing, producing and starring in her own tv show, The Mindy Project (which is hilarious, if you haven’t already seen it). But I really laughed during her chapter on what she’d accept to be brought to her dinner party. In this section, she also talked about her time as a sorority girl, a crazy friendship that left her feeling pressured to try to be someone she wasn’t, her experience dealing with minor fame and her thoughts on weddings. She shares what really goes on at her photoshoots and on camera - from lighting to makeup and masks - as well as the things that most Hollywood starlets do to appear “perfect” (hint: hair extensions and spray tans are a must). In these pages of her book’s first section, Kaling pokes fun at society’s ideas of beauty and what is required to “look spectacular.” But she’s honest and tells it like it is. This really sets the tone for the rest of the book. The little tidbit of life is important, and shows us how important it is to Kaling to make people like her and feel happy when they think of her. Opening with her chapter “Hello Again,” Kaling recounts starting at a new school in seventh grade and trying to make friends by bribing them with Skittles. This is a good book to read to keep your spirits up.
Any time things seemed to be getting too intense, Kaling lightened the mood. The book almost reads like a journal, set up into four sections, with short chapters within each. And she doesn’t take herself too seriously - which is refreshing and fun. It’s like having a conversation with a good girlfriend, with subject matter ranging from intense to fluff (in a good way - balance is important). When I read her book, I can hear he voice and really feel like she’s talking to me. Kaling has such a distinct voice in her writing. I recently finished Mindy Kaling’s second book, “Why Not Me?”Īs a fan of the actress and television writer, I got a kick out of her first book, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?” I picked up her second non-fiction piece a couple months ago, and finally got around to reading it.
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