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A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect.
I’m excited to publish my first book, and because I get uncomfortable when people have high expectations, I'd like to use this opportunity to showcase my ineptitude, pettiness, and the frequency with which I embarrass myself. And while many of my female inspirations who have become authors are incredibly well-educated and accomplished comedy writers, I'm very, very funny on Twitter, according to Buzzfeed and my mom, so I feel like this is a great idea. Quick question: are run-on sentences still frowned upon? Wait, is ending a sentence with a preposition still frowned upon? I mean, upon frowned? Dammit! Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick’s autobiographical collection of essays amusingly recounts memorable moments throughout her life, from her middle-class upbringing in New England to the blockbuster movies that have made her one of Hollywood’s most popular actresses today. Expanding upon the witty and ironic dispatches for which she is known, Anna Kendrick’s essays offer her one-of-a-kind commentary on the absurdities she’s experienced on her way to and from the heart of pop culture.

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Simon & Schuster UK
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15 November 2016
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"Scrappy Little Nobody lets readers feel like they have spent an afternoon chatting with their closest friend." --Booklist

"[Kendrick] displays real wit and comic timing on the page." --Publishers Weekly

"[Kendrick] writes an honest, effortlessly funny and alternatively relatable and aspirational reflection on her personal and professional life to date. Her essays jump from grade school reminiscences to Louis Vuitton Oscar parties to the typical highs and lows of adult dating life, revealing the witty, talented and disarmingly real girl behind the Hollywood name." --Harper's Bazaar

"I had a giant smile on my face the entire time I was reading Scrappy Little Nobody." --Brooklyn Paper

"Kendrick has won legions of fans for her movies and her quips on Twitter, and her wit continues in this collection of autobiographical essays recounting some of the most memorable, charming, and even relatable moments of her life--from growing up in New England suburbia to working her way up to become one of Hollywood's darlings." --Buzzfeed

"Kendrick writes essays about her life in the witty, self-deprecating voice that's made her a must-follow on Twitter." --Time

"Of the pantheon of funny, smart, strong screen women to write a memoir, Anna Kendrick's is a welcome, entertaining and endearingly honest installment." --The Guardian

"Ridiculously entertaining." --Associated Press

"The Pitch Perfect star can sing, act, and write hilarious tweets. Fortunately she's imbued the pieces in Scrappy Little Nobody with that same humor."--Entertainment Weekly

"The craziest thing of all is that [Kendrick] manages to seem likable and down-to-earth across 275 pages(!). . . . In an era of manufactured authenticity, it's honestly impressive." --Chicago Tribune

"This collection of essays about the life of everyone's favorite actress Anna Kendrick will have you laughing for days. After all, this is the woman who could even make Twilight funny." --Bustle

"This A-list firecracker does it all--blockbusters, indies, dramas, musicals, and, now, a memoir--with sleight-of-hand dexterity and fearsome wit. . . . Scrappy Little Nobody is a fizzy, funny collection of personal essays that very successfully approximates what it's like to spend time with Kendrick (long a Twitter fave, now to more than 5 million) and, as such, seems likely to have extremely widespread appeal." --ELLE --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01B1U2ZKK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster UK (15 November 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8219 KB
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Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Anna Kendrick made her Broadway debut at the age of twelve in her Tony-nominated performance for the musical High Society. Since her Academy Award–nominated role as Natalie Keener in Up in the Air, she has made numerous theatrical appearances, including starring roles in Into the Woods, the Twilight saga, and the Pitch Perfect film franchise. In 2013, she achieved musical success with the triple-platinum hit song “Cups (When I’m Gone),” featured in Pitch Perfect. She lives in Los Angeles.

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Joey Micallef

So funny and entertaining

Reviewed in Australia on 14 April 2019

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The book is such an honest account of Anna Kendrick’s life and it feels like she is speaking directly to me just like a good friend would, a swearing sailor type of friend who has no censor (lol Anna Kendrick is funny), but still a real and honest narration of a celebrity life. I did wish that the book was more of a chronological journey as at times I found myself confused at her age or the period of time that was being explored but otherwise the stories are fantastic and it’s nice to read the perspective of a celebrity that is “normal” but still extraordinary. Please write a second book Anna Kendrick! Can’t wait to hear what happens in your next phase of life and career!

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Louise Langley

Insightful on celebrity ways

Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2019

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Interesting to read Anna’s anxiety issues. I wish her well with everything. I enjoyed reading her book and enjoy her movies, look forward to seeing more soon! I think I’d give her a big cuddle if I saw her!!!

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kimberly

Fun and non-vapid actress memior

Reviewed in Australia on 14 September 2017

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Hilarious, quirky, interesting - I really enjoy watching Anna Kendrick act and now that I know a little more about her world-view, have an even bigger girl-crush really. Love how not-seriously she takes her life. Love the tales. Love her entire persona. Great read- I feel she has a few more books in her, hope to read another in ten years or so!

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She's smarter than I thought she'd be

Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2017

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Great read, very light and funny and definitely gives real insight into Anna as a person. I recommend this book mostly to weirdos with an affinity for new words

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Greg V

A highly entertaining read.

Reviewed in Australia on 25 March 2018

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Fantastic. Acerbic humour abounds. Self deprecation I haven't seen since Spike (Milligan)... all from one of my favourite actors. Highly recommended. Be warned though that there is very strong language throughout the book, so parental discretion is advised.

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Brilliant and Insightful

Reviewed in Australia on 29 December 2016

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An insightful read into the life of Anna and growing up in I would describe as an abnormal way.
Loved it and recommend to anyone who has a sense of humour and can take certain phrases lightly.
I feel like I have a better understanding of some celebrity situations and appreciate the honestly I also love the bits where she uses bitches to describe basically anyone, what an absolute legend. Until the audio book I am about to start...x

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CYY

Fun if you're a fan!

Reviewed in Australia on 1 October 2020

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I really enjoyed this book as I've been a fan of Anna's for a long while. Her anecdotes are amusing and her sense of humour is very self-depreciating and honest. A good light read.

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Rebecca Bradford

Good read

Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2017

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This was a good read, but not as funny or interesting as I'd hoped it would be. In saying that, I did enjoy it thee were some moments where I could totally relate.

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Nish

Can I get you a glass of water?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2018

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I approached this with trepidation as autobiographies by people so young can't have much to say. Can they?

But I was wrong. Primarily because this isn't an autobiography. But also because Anna has a LOT to say. In interviews and social media, she always comes across as a bit of an oddball, but very perceptive and funny. This piqued my initial interest in the book and it didn't disappoint. Anna's sense of humour comes across very well (it made me actually laugh out loud a few times!) and makes the book very engaging. She retells her stories with an informal frankness. And she departs lessons to readers without preaching. The book doesn't read like an autobiography but instead like a collection of memories from somebody who feels undeserving of what they have achieved. It feels as though the writing of this book was something of a cathartic release for Anna and her candid approach works very well. I'd recommend this book to young girls especially because Anna approaches a lot of issues they may face with brutal honesty and advice. What's abundantly clear throughout the book is that Anna's a hard worker who deserves her fame. She's brilliantly talented and doesn't give up. As a result, she's unwittingly an ideal role model for young girls today.

The one detail that made me laugh was Anna's reading list throughout the book is pretty dark: The Rise of the 3rd Reich, Charles Manson's autobiography, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and The Shining...

As a collection of memories and experiences, the book works well. The book does lose it's pace towards the end and feels almost like Anna had to rush to finish it or added filler. I think she recognises this herself in the chapter detailing the boat trip. Irrespective, it was a great read.

I'm close to giving it 5 stars, but in case Anna ever stumbles across this review I don't want it to go to her head and think she nailed it on the first go.

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Ireson

Must read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2018

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Honestly best autobiography type book I have read. No sugar coated rubbish, as well as sharing her journey from theatre to movies Anna writes about things you really wouldn't expect and it's extremely refreshing. I would also advise any fan if you're weird, maybe feel like you don't fit in, feel like you're on your own etc READ IT, you will realise your thoughts that you should probably keep to yourself Anna has them too and writes them down! I read to escape my own head, just take a glimpse into someone else's life for a few days, I was a bit gutted to have finished the book so quickly but I really needed it, and appreciate everything she wrote in the book, made me feel my weirdness is perfectly fine and it is. I look forward to the next book when Anna is 70 ;) Hope she titles it "The crazy got out" or something like that.

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Psychologist

Authentic and witty

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2018

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This is authentically Anna's voice, telling a genuine narrative about aspects of her life. I like that she is so honest, witty and open, even when it might not flatter her to tell it how it was. I also enjoyed how grounded she seems about the cost of living, the uncertainty of being cast in the next thing and how ephemeral fame can be. She is reflective and insightful, and I felt like I got a good insight into what it is like to be an actor, but also to understand her relationships, values and sense of humour. She spends a fair bit of the book expressing her bafflement about celebrity culture and expectations, which made me feel like she is my kind of person, but I felt that sense of connection even more so when she is talking about her refreshingly low key sex-positive feminism, body-consciousness and using the ocasional swear word.

All told it is an engaging and real autobiography, that contrasts with the reams of polished, ghost-written and preachy biogs that are out there. If you like her twitter, and/or the characters she plays in films then you'll probably like this. It was a genuinely enjoyable and engaging read. I was stuck for an hour in my car on a cold day before an appointment at the passport office, and from the moment I picked up this book it went in such a flash I was almost late!

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MISS C L INGRAM

realistic humorous biography

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2022

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I loved this scrappy gritty realistic self deprecating humorous autobiography of Anna Kendrick from her determined youth in theatre to being a famous movie star and reluctant adult. I truly connected with so many of her stories about waiting for the shoe to drop or not feeling like a proper adult, her awkward years and it’s great seeing the parts I can’t even dream if, from the Oscar’s to filming hit shows to making budget movies with minimal cast. She’s not afraid to put embarrassing stories and still maintains the loveable quirky personality that she exudes on the screen (I mean in the interviews I’ve seen her in) this book just makes her more relatable and likeable

last year's girl

"I'm so close to being wonderful."

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2018

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As a 99p Kindle Deal of the Day a couple of days after I saw Pitch Perfect, it was pretty much fated that I would buy its charming star’s memoir. Billed as a “collection of autobiographical essays”, this was a light-hearted enough read – but shot through with bolts of resonance. Like this one, which I screenshot to keep on my phone:

"And YET, I always think, This is my year... It’s like this Tyler Durden-style feeling that I’m so close. I’m so close to being a real person. I’m so close to making time for friends and family. I’m so close to being able to take out the trash without checking that none of my neighbours are outside because small talk makes me feel like the world is on fire. I’m so close to being wonderful."

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