Kevin read and liked Jeff's review of Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin:

"I totally didn't mean to read this book! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Kathy Griffin. Truly. I think she is hysterical and I love her stand-up. What I mean is that I bought the book as a gift for a friend and, before I wrapped it up, I decided to peruse...more I totally didn't mean to read this book! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Kathy Griffin. Truly. I think she is hysterical and I love her stand-up. What I mean is that I bought the book as a gift for a friend and, before I wrapped it up, I decided to peruse the first few pages. Well, when I saw that it started with an open letter to Oprah, I knew I was in for a long night of reading -- reading AND laughing.

Kathy's book is a compulsively good read. It is equal parts Griffin schtick and true memoir. What impressed me most about "Selection" is that (1) you can hear Kathy's inimitable voice in every word; (2) she is surprisingly candid about her life; and, (3) she has worked so incredibly hard to get where she is today. Kathy is the opposite of an overnight sensation; she's someone who has worked for everything she'd gotten -- dues were paid, people were pissed off, but she was always true to herself and her dreams. I respect that immensely.

Believe it or not, this book would've been a five star read for me (and you guys can see I don't give 5 stars out easily!), except I found the chapter on her relationship with Steve Wozniak a little tedious. (Okay, more than a little tedious!) All in all, though, I loved the book, had a great time reading it, was surprised by her candor, and reveled in her wit.
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