In "You'll Grow Out of It," Jessi Klein shares her experiences as a comedy writer, delving into topics such as sex, love, childbirth, marriage, and more. Through a raw and contemporary language, Klein offers a fun and unfiltered look at different aspects of her life, making the reader both laugh and reflect on the highs and lows of womanhood. The book is a collection of essays that touch on relatable issues, presenting a refreshing take on topics that are often kept under wraps.

Klein's writing style is described as witty and honest, with a comedic touch that brings out both laughter and thought-provoking reflections. The book navigates through various themes such as modern femininity, relationships, body image, and personal struggles, offering a unique perspective on these subjects through Klein's comedic lens.

Writing/Prose:

The author's writing style is characterized by a conversational tone, laced with humor and relatability, complemented by clever footnotes that enhance the engaging narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative follows a collection of essays that delve into the complexities of growing up as a tomboy, grappling with expectations of femininity, and sharing insights from various life experiences.

Setting:

The setting encapsulates contemporary America, focusing on women's experiences within modern society and the entertainment industry.

Pacing:

The book features a fast-paced narrative with brief chapters that shift between various topics, keeping the reader engaged throughout.

Everyone is charmed by a little tomboy. A scrappy little girl in overalls with a ponytail and scraped knees, who loves soccer and baseball and comic books and dirt. But what are we charmed by? It’s no...

Genres:

memoir

humor

essay collection

Topics:

growing up as a tomboy

femininity and gender roles

Notes:

Jessi Klein is the head writer and executive producer of the Comedy Central show Inside Amy Schumer.

The book is a series of essays about Jessi's journey growing up as a tomboy.

Klein describes her childhood clothing as resembling a rodeo clown's outfit.

She had a humorous take on the concept of femininity, feeling it involved 'shrinking' rather than 'growing'.

The essay 'The Bath' discusses how women often use baths as a retreat from life.

Klein makes comedic observations about women's body image issues compared to men.

She humorously advises readers to avoid men wearing loafers without socks.

One of her essays explores the societal pressures around femininity and how it varies for different women.

Klein uses the metaphor of 'wolves' versus 'poodles' to describe different types of women.

The book mixes humor with serious themes like relationships, body image, and motherhood.

It includes funny anecdotes about her experiences during pregnancy and childbirth.

Klein shares insights into gender roles, particularly in medical contexts, with humor.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains commentary regarding mental health, body image, and societal expectations.

From The Publisher:

From Emmy award-winning comedy writer Jessi Klein, You'll Grow Out of It hilariously and candidly explores the journey of the 21st-century woman.

As both a tomboy and a late bloomer, comedian Jessi Klein grew up feeling more like an outsider than a participant in the rites of modern femininity.

In You'll Grow Out of It , Klein offers - through an incisive collection of real-life stories - a relentlessly funny yet poignant take on a variety of topics she has experienced along her strange journey to womanhood and beyond. These include her "transformation from Pippi Longstocking-esque tomboy to are-you-a-lesbian-or-what tom man," attempting to find watchable porn, and identifying the difference between being called "ma'am" and "miss" ("miss sounds like you weigh 99 pounds").

Raw, relatable, and consistently hilarious, You'll Grow Out of It is a one-of-a-kind book by a singular and irresistible comic voice.

Ratings (2)

Incredible (1)
Loved It (1)

Reader Stats (5):

Read It (2)
Want To Read (3)

What can you read after
You'll Grow Out of It?

Meet New Books is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products and services on amazon.com and its subsidiaries.
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.

Activity

Recommendations

My Stuff

Account

More

You'll Grow Out of It

Jessi Klein