{"product_id":"9781427289360","title":"So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book feels like a real conversation. When we enter Retta's world we are at the best party and in the hands of a gracious, self-perceptive, and deeply hilarious host.\" — Amy Poehler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this hilarious audiobook essay collection\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e star Retta shares the stories that led to her success in Hollywood.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSo Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e star Retta takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches (well, rich enough that she can buy $15,000 designer handbags yet scared enough to know she’s always a heartbeat away from ramen with American cheese). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrowing her hard-working Liberian parents through a loop, Retta abandons her plan to attend med school after graduating Duke University to move to Hollywood to star in her own sitcom—like her comedy heroes Lucille Ball and Roseanne. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay what? Word. Turns out Retta might actually be on to something. After winning Comedy Central’s stand-up competition, she should be ready for prime time—but a fear of success derails her biggest dream. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether reminiscing about her days as a contract chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, telling “dirty” jokes to Mormons, feeling like the odd man out on \u003ci\u003eParks\u003c\/i\u003e, fending off racist trolls on Twitter, flirting with Michael Fassbender, or expertly stalking the cast of \"Hamilton\u003ci\u003e,\" \u003c\/i\u003eRetta’s unique voice and refreshing honesty will make you laugh, cry, and laugh so hard you’ll cry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHer eponymous sitcom might not have happened yet, but by the end of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo Close to Being the Sh*t\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, listeners will be rooting for Retta to be the next one-named wonder to take over your television. And she just might inspire you to reach for the stars, too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Praise for So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Two things — 1) Don't yell 'Treat Yo Self' at Retta if you see her in person, a lot of people have done that already, just whisper it to yourself and give her a thumbs up. That'd be cool. 2) Check out her book. Stop reading this quote and buy it already, boo boo.\" — Aziz Ansari, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eModern Romance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hollywood has no more honest, hilarious, or necessary guide than Retta. If her tweets aren't enough, get ready for the fullness of her vision — you're gonna laugh. You're gonna think. You're gonna be hella glad you came.\" — Lena Dunham, star of \u003ci\u003eGirls\u003c\/i\u003e and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNot That Kind of Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading this book is like having the best coffee date with the life-long friend I wish I had. Retta makes me laugh and feel so hard.\" — America Ferrara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045969019120,"sku":"9781427289360","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781427289360_p0.jpg?v=1763747337","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781427289360","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}