I've Tried Being Nice: (Among Other Things): Essays

by Ann Leary Narrated by Ann Leary

Overview

New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary offers a literary feast of humor and wisdom told from the perspective of a recovering people pleaser.

Having arrived at a certain age (her prime), Ann Leary casts a wry backward glance at a life spent trying-and often failing-to be nice. With wit and surprising candor, Leary recounts the bedlam of home bat invasions, an obsession with online personality tests, and the mortification of taking ballroom dance lessons with her actor husband. She describes hilarious red-carpet fiascos and other observations from the sidelines of fame, while also touching upon her more poignant struggles with alcoholism, her love for her family, her dogs, and so much more.

Prepare to laugh, cry, cringe and revel in the comically relatable chaos of Ann Leary's life as revealed in this delightful collection of essays.

Editorial Reviews

JUNE 2024 - AudioFile

Bestselling novelist and memoirist Ann Leary performs her new collection of essays about her life after she decides to stop being a people pleaser. From uncomfortable experiences with neighbors who keep their dogs off-leash to trying to be extra kind to fans of her husband, entertainer Denis Leary, Ann Leary shares her thoughts on aging and moving away from her desire to keep everyone else happy all the time. Leary's narration is a hilarious combination of sarcastic delivery and witty thoughts that often lead to laugh-out-loud moments. Her narration allows listeners to enjoy her incredible sense of humor, as well as her feelings about the complications of life and figuring out what is truly important. V.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160120188
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	06/04/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	955,207

Videos