Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me and Other Concerns by Mindy Kaling
This is the very first auto-biography i've ever read. I've seen Mindy Kaling perform on TV shows and throughly enjoyed it. When she first appeared to most eyes she was a snotty young women named Kelly Kappor working under Micheal Scott's advisement in the comedy "The Office". In many episodes she does not have a part and is simply not in the office. In others she has a small part in which she talks very little. She explains in her book how as a writer for that show it was very hard to write, direct and star in the episode, so most write and direct and stay behind the camera.
What interested me most about this book was Mindy talked about her childhood. In the book she said that she wasn't popular, she wasn't pretty, and she didn't have a lot of friends but in the long scheme things she's happy she didn't peak in Elementary school or High School. It seems those who did cling onto that idea of how "popular" or "Pretty" they were in school. when their lives don't work out as well, they cling onto that happy memory to remind them that maybe they are special or better than others. Mindy explains her book she did very well in College. Becoming very successful later life, made her feel no shame in who she used to be. They were kind of like stepping stones to where she wanted to be. For example, at one time in her middle school career she really only had one friend who enjoyed all the things she liked which she must rather would have than a bunch of friends that don't like her likes. She points out in one part that walking down the hall with one friend who she could talk to forever than have a whole posse whom she had nothing to talk about, even if it looked a little fun to other people who thought to look popular and important you have to a whole posse.
i very much enjoyed Mindy's book. Many of her school experiences i could relate to. Her future experiences i can only wish i will be able to relate to.
I absolutely love Mindy Kaling, and was wondering if you think I should read the book?
ReplyDeleteI liked your blog post, and how it talks about Mindy as a child. You do a good job of showing her insight, while still having some of your own.
I wonder though, is would it keep me interested? When watching Mindy I sometimes find myself uninterested in her work, I find that sometimes she can be too overkill, and wildly inappropriate. I guess what I'm asking is, does she find the right balance? And would I really enjoy this book.
-Mei Li
Dear Mei Li,
ReplyDeleteYou should most definitely read it. Its an amazing read. I found myself laughing very hard at times. Once i fell on the floor laughing. I know what you mean about being inappropriate. This book has none of that. Its almost all about her career and friends and how she got to where she is. i found it a great read, but if your like me, the end will kind of bore you. (its mostly about her clothing) other than that i really highly recommend it! I can lend you the book if you want. :)
Maeve
P.S. DO YOU THINK MINDY AND DANNY ARE GONNA DATE?????????? AHHHHHH
Maeve,
DeleteThey NEED to date. It's just impossible for them not to.
-Mei LI
Hi Maeve!
ReplyDeleteI really liked this post and I enjoyed how you gave those of us who don't really know Mindy Kaling some background about her. I also liked that you related to her experiences with friends in high school and middle school. Great post! :)