Scrappy Little Nobody
By Anna Kendrick
- Release Date: 2016-11-15
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
The New York Times bestselling collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect.
Even before she made a name for herself on the silver screen starring in films like Pitch Perfect, Up in the Air, Twilight, and Into the Woods, Anna Kendrick was unusually small, weird, and “10 percent defiant.”
At the ripe age of thirteen, she had already resolved to “keep the crazy inside my head where it belonged. Forever. But here’s the thing about crazy: It. Wants. Out.” In Scrappy Little Nobody, she invites readers inside her brain, sharing extraordinary and charmingly ordinary stories with candor and winningly wry observations.
With her razor-sharp wit, Anna recounts the absurdities she’s experienced on her way to and from the heart of pop culture as only she can—from her unusual path to the performing arts (Vanilla Ice and baggy neon pants may have played a role) to her double life as a middle-school student who also starred on Broadway to her initial “dating experiments” (including only liking boys who didn’t like her back) to reviewing a binder full of butt doubles to her struggle to live like an adult woman instead of a perpetual “man-child.”
Enter Anna’s world and follow her rise from “scrappy little nobody” to somebody who dazzles on the stage, the screen, and now the page—with an electric, singular voice, at once familiar and surprising, sharp and sweet, funny and serious (well, not that serious).
Reviews
I’m Not Alone
5By app reviewer 53783As a “Scrappy Little Nobody” who’s entering the entertainment world, this book made me feel less crazy and alone then it probably should have. I think everyone under 5’2 should read this book to also feel less alone, and for people who have a good sense of humor (which isn’t for a lot of people I know sadly) P.S. I might have also enjoyed Zac Efron being mentioned a little too much, but I’m saving that story for when I write a bookSo good!
5By mjl220Really love how Anna Kendrick cleverness comes through in this bookFavorite Actress
4By AmigeeOne of my favorite actresses, I picked this book up just for fun. And though it started a bit slow it seemed to get better as she was growing. I also learned some things about her or her movies. Recommend reading if you like Anna Kendrick.Kudos
5By 988ijMe divertí y deseo ir a un viaje en barcoLoved it.
5By LovwrhchvjfGreat book. Anna Kendrick is so real and makes you feel that you know her. I enjoyed every second of it. If you haven’t read it, read now.Getting Inside Anna... (no, not like that you pervs)
3By BonnieLEPAfter a week of binge drinking with her, I feel this book is exactly the information you'd receive after penetrating the social awkwardness that seems to be, Anna Kendrick. So much admiration for trying to "keep it real"! I hope she stays scrappy and non-starry, but starry! Fun read!Quippy
5By NecedeeLoved the book. Anna is so sarcastic and humorous. Well written, with fun stories to read.Great read!!!
5By AnnebynkI've always enjoyed a good celebrity book, but this one is my absolute FAVORITE!!! Her personality really came off the pages and made me feel like she's someone I could absolutely be BFFs with!! Truly a great read you will not be disappointed!Funny and honest
5By Jesslynnmart34I didn't go into this book expecting to love it but I did. Kendrick is a great writer and had a nice balance of humor and wit.Scrappy Little Nobody
5By AKFandomI loved reading Anna Kendrick's debut book. She makes us humanoids feel like we are not the only imperfect, crazies on the planet. She writes in a very relatable style and it's a laconic read. I'm really only writing this review because I hope she reads this! Awesome storytelling AK!