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  • Nothing Like I Imagined
  • Written by: Mindy Kaling
  • Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
  • Length: 29 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (75 ratings)

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Please Like Me (But Keep Away)

Written by: Mindy Kaling
Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
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Publisher's Summary

Freaked out by her fortieth birthday, the creator and executive producer of Never Have I Ever reflects on the importance of good friends--and the mortifying obligations it takes to keep them.

Yes, Mindy Kaling is the genial Hollywood celebrity who posted twelve selfies from a single Oscar party, but that smile took work. In this hilariously honest essay, Mindy reflects on the social anxiety that she traces back to the slices of white cheese her parents served at her ninth birthday party. Little has changed in thirty years--least of all the fear of being judged forever. It’s probably best to just back away.

From the acclaimed writer, actor, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author comes Nothing Like I Imagined. In these essays, Mindy Kaling shares the latest chapters of a multitasking life in Hollywood. Read or listen to them in a single sitting. Either way, they’re pitch-perfect.

©2020 Mindy Kaling (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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Nice short story

Nice short story 30 minutes listening to Mindy. Not sure if it’s the introduction to a new book or something

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Enjoyable and light

Easy to listen to, well-read, and highly relatable content. I will definitely listen to other offerings from Mindy Kaling in the future!

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Stupid

I didn't like it...waste of 2 dollars.absolutely not educational and she's so insecure about herself

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not funny. too short. wasted money

i just wanted to laugh. nope. then when it ended i realized i spent money on this. i want a refund. she is nice. but not what i was looking for.

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Save your money or credit

Cute and funny short story. Emphasis on short. I liked the preview and purchased without looking or thinking. I wish I had seen that it was less than 30mins long before I had. Although I did find it funny and entertaining, it's definitely not worth a credit.

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