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Bitch Is the New Black: A Memoir Audiobook
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Strong, sassy, always surprising—and titled after a Saturday Night Live “Weekend Update” monologue by Tina Fey—Bitch Is the New Black is a deliciously addictive memoir-in-essays in which Helena Andrews goes from being the daughter of the town lesbian to a hot-shot political reporter… all while trying to answer the question, “can a strong, single, and successful black woman ever find love?” Fans of Sloane Crosley (I Was Told There’d Be Cake) will love the bold and brassy Bitch Is the New Black.
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"This is the first book I've read in a long time where I felt I could truly idenitfy with the narrator. There's just not too many memoirs being written by & about young black women. So this whole experience was new for me. I generally don't like books that jump around, so at times I would get a little annoyed. But overall, I really enjoyed the book and admire Helena for being so raw and honest about her life & experiences in a way that many people simply can't."
— Rosie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The scathingly witty author examines a wide variety of topics that, beneath the jokes and sarcasm, address weighty issues (depression, aging, abortion) with wry astuteness…An irreverent, savvy and sharp memoir.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“Bitch Is the New Black is an authentic fresh exploration of what it is to be young, black, and single right now—from a voice both outrageously funny and heartbreakingly honest.”
— Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice -
“I didn’t like this book. I loved it…I’m giving copies to all of my girlfriends who have crazy families, love lives that revolve around IM, and, of course, I’m pretending I helped Helen write it.”
— Angela Nissel, author of The Broke Diaries -
“[A] bitingly funny—and honest—read…[Andrews] establishes herself as an individual, proving that the women who fit into the ‘strong (single) black woman’ category are more complex than the one-dimensional persona lets on.”
— Associated Press -
“Andrews’ combination of personal anecdote and analysis of success and race makes her tales unique. And at the same time, her exploration of gender in America is one surely any woman can relate to.”
— Bust -
“With honesty and wit…Andrews is not afraid to reveal anything, even her bra size.”
— Washington Post
Bitch Is the New Black Listener Reviews
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" It took me a long time to finish. I appreciate her opening her life to us but it read really disjointed. I found it hard to follow. I thought I'd find the groove of her writing style but could never connect. "
— Bethy, 2/9/2014 -
" This book took me on a fantastic roller coaster ride. I laughed and nodded in silent agreements as Helena skillfully recounted the ups and downs of her life's journey. Simply put, I loved it!! "
— Jennifer, 2/4/2014 -
" Made it through chapter 4 when I finally gave up. Just didn't care for it at all. "
— Sheila, 2/2/2014 -
" "High off that new boy smell, I overlooked the fact that he said put up instead of put away & wore dress shoes with pressed denim. The squealing, though was too high pitched to ignore. Play with my nipples he moaned, out of breath on our first conjugal visit. Um, okay, I guess, why not?" lol G.H.E.I was my favorite chapter. I couldn't stop laighing.... "
— Shaina, 1/30/2014 -
" Helena's voice is so witty and fun, it felt like I was listening to a friend talk on the phone! Her words and problems are relateable and though she's saying things we may have heard before about relationships, life lessons and general gripes, she writes about them in a voice true to our generation. It's Sex and the City with some backbone. I heard that she's working on a screenplay with Shonda Rhimes of Grey's Anatomy and I simply can't wait! "
— Tianna, 1/25/2014 -
" Every Black women needs to read this book. "
— Ceeairrah, 1/21/2014 -
" The book was entertaining and there were definitely moments where the situations that Andrews describes are experiences that had me nodding my head and thinking back to my own similar experiences with men. That being said, the book was somewhat hard to follow in that some of the stories Andrews shares don't seem to have a connection to the title or central theme of the book. Overall, I enjoyed reading it. "
— Charlotte, 1/21/2014 -
" Quick disclaimer I did not finish this book and did not enjoy the first quarter I did get through. "
— Lindsey, 1/16/2014 -
" It only started to be mildly entertaining towards the end. The first... 14/15 chapters were rambling. It's a memoir, but soooooo disjointed and actually kind of.... pointless. "
— Chastity, 12/13/2013 -
" This book was terrible. It did not flow it was just a bunch of rambling. Would not recommend. "
— Danielle, 12/9/2013 -
" Loved it! This book is my life. "
— Christie, 12/5/2013 -
" I wanted to like it, but it was disjointed, and I couldn't figure out the point of most of what she wrote. With better editing, it could have been much better, but as it was, it felt just like random thoughts of someone who might be very interesting. "
— Hildy, 12/2/2013 -
" Humorous. Not what I was expecting at all but in a good way. "
— Milah, 11/17/2013 -
" I tried twice to read this book both times I've failed. It doesn't keep me engaged. Le sigh I really wanted to like this book! "
— Candice, 11/2/2013 -
" Helena Andrews is a great, funny storyteller. Each chapter had me cracking up, and amazed at how she tied all of her ends together by the end. A memoir about being a young, professional educated black girl - definitely a voice we need to hear more of. "
— Meg, 11/2/2013 -
" I loved this book!! Smart, insightful, and hilarious all in one fabulous book. Many times I felt like Andrews was in my head writing about MY life. Don't let the notion of age as it relates to writing a memoir deter you from reading this book. "
— Bludissertation, 9/8/2013 -
" I felt like her writing style was trying too hard and she wasn't saying anything unique. I wasn't impressed. "
— Erica, 4/16/2013 -
" Started but stopped. Not really what I like to read about single women trying to find men. "
— Julie, 3/10/2013 -
" Two words: Pointless and stupid. "
— Desiree, 1/21/2013 -
" Not going to lie--couldn't read it all. Some humor, but pretty cold. I never could connect. "
— Jen, 12/20/2012 -
" This was my DC book club book this month, it was only "OK", most of the other ladies didn't enjoy it at all (first time that everyone didn't like a book) ... "
— Nicole, 4/12/2012 -
" Mindless ramblings. The only thing provocative about this book is the title. "
— Tina, 4/10/2012 -
" I loved this book!! Smart, insightful, and hilarious all in one fabulous book. Many times I felt like Andrews was in my head writing about MY life. Don't let the notion of age as it relates to writing a memoir deter you from reading this book. "
— Bludissertation, 4/4/2011 -
" Started but stopped. Not really what I like to read about single women trying to find men. "
— Julie, 4/2/2011 -
" Quick disclaimer I did not finish this book and did not enjoy the first quarter I did get through. "
— Lindsey, 2/3/2011 -
" I love Andrews witty, snarky, quick-witted style of memoir. This is as hilarious and it is honest and relatable. I'm looking forward to reading more from Soror Helena. "
— Beckie, 1/25/2011 -
" This was my DC book club book this month, it was only "OK", most of the other ladies didn't enjoy it at all (first time that everyone didn't like a book) ... "
— Nicole, 1/10/2011 -
" I was really disappointed in this book. After reading the Washington Post article on this book, I was really looking forward to reading it. However, I thought that the author was very unlikeable and more vulgar than I expected. "
— Lindsey, 10/5/2010 -
" tighter editing wouldnt've hurt. A couple meaningful spots. More meh than made my day... "
— Stacie, 8/17/2010 -
" This book took me on a fantastic roller coaster ride. I laughed and nodded in silent agreements as Helena skillfully recounted the ups and downs of her life's journey. Simply put, I loved it!! "
— Jennifer, 8/6/2010
About the Authors
Helena Andrews, a Washington journalist and purveyor of all things pop culture, has written about President Barack Obama’s blackness, Secretary Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits, Damien Marley’s marijuana, and Dave Chapelle’s conspiracy theories. A former staff writer at Politico, she now writes a weekly column called “Single-Minded” for TheRoot.com, a division of the Washington Post. She also covers the nexus of pop culture and politics as a regular online and on-air contributor to PoliticsDaily.com, a division of AOL. Her first book, a collection of essays called Bitch Is the New Black, has been optioned for film by Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, who will produce the project for Fox Searchlight Pictures. Helena has appeared on ABC’s Nightline, CBS’s The Early Show, CNN, XM Radio, NPR, and NY1.
About Karen Murray
Adenrele Ojo is an actress, dancer, and audiobook narrator, winner of over a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2018. She made her on-screen debut in My Little Girl, starring Jennifer Lopez, and has since starred in several other films. She has also performed extensively with the Philadelphia Dance Company. As the daughter of John E. Allen, Jr., founder and artistic director of Freedom Theatre, the oldest African American theater in Pennsylvania, is no stranger to the stage. In 2010 she performed in the Fountain Theatre’s production of The Ballad of Emmett Till, which won the 2010 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Ensemble. Other plays include August Wilson’s Jitney and Freedom Theatre’s own Black Nativity, where she played Mary.