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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

by Mindy Kaling (Goodreads Author)

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read in November 2014

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Hina said: " Mindy is one of the funnywomen from The Office, the comedy that aired on NBC. I really liked that show, because it was just so funny. Not like slapstick funny, but more like deadpan, or naturally fun. Anyway, Kelly Kapoor—one of the characters on the Mindy is one of the funnywomen from The Office, the comedy that aired on NBC. I really liked that show, because it was just so funny. Not like slapstick funny, but more like deadpan, or naturally fun. Anyway, Kelly Kapoor—one of the characters on the show—was played by Mindy Kaling. Now, I didn’t know Mindy, other than I’d see that she wote/directed/produced episodes, but I knew Kelly, and she was hilarious.

As I was reading this book, I was imagining it in Kelly/Mindy’s voice. Even though Mindy explicitly says that she is not Kelly and Kelly is not she, she did make a list of how they were similar and how they were different. While I agreed with the “similar” list, the “different” one seemed kind of fuzzy…. she should just admit that Kelly Kapoor is her alter ego!

I learned a lot about Mindy from reading "…Without Me". Success for her wasn’t easy, but she shows how she kept trying, often failing, and maintains a self-deprecating attitude throughout. It’s true, I really could see myself hanging out with her, being friends.

Two of the serious points that the talks about, I really agree. She talks about how some people say they’re “bad with names”, as if it’s a condition. It’s not. It’s not some affliction; you just can’t remember people’s names because you’re lazy. Although, as an aside, I have to say that it is really weird when someone calls out to me or says, “Hey, I know you!” and I could swear that I have never in my life seen that person. That’s different.

She also talks about how people are always complaining about being “soooo stressed out”. She calls bull on that, and cites the hard-working nature of her parents, whom she looks up to and respects (as any well-raised child should), and who have never in their lives uttered a complaint about being “stressed”. I can relate. My parents are very hard-working, but if they were to one day start talking about how stressed out they are, I would be shocked. Don’t get me wrong- my parents and Mindy’s parents surely endure a lot of stress on a regular basis- but they cope with it. people born and raised here just… let it all hang out and complain too much.

In an effort not to give out the entire book, I’d suggest that you run, don’t walk, to your nearest library or bookstore and get this book. You will love it. If I’m any indication, as you read it during your work commute, you’ll find yourself occasionally bursting out laughing while surrounded by strangers (who probably don’t even notice because they’re so tuned in to their “phones” (palm-sized processors)). ...more "

Aug 11, 2021 04:17PM · see review