Review: The Book of Awesome for REAL People!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2011
I sat down with the intention of writing something cool and snarky about this book, but I've changed my mind.There's nothing I can say to top the snark of The Book of Awful.There should be a law mandating that every girl receive The Book of Awful upon graduating from high school. Or upon attaining womanhood (that is, getting their first menstrual cycle).Mom: "Sweetie, today you became a woman. This is a truly magical day. So here you are."She hands her dewey-eyed little girl a slim book with an awful rainbow on the cover.Girl: "What's this?"Mom: "This, dear, is the book that will kick all your youthful illusions right in the balls. Every pretense you have about love and happiness will disappear. But that's okay! Because in its place will grow a sort-of hip cynicism that will serve you better in the long run."Girl: Eyes book with a suspicious frown. "O-kay..."