This is the funniest book I have ever read. It is the autobiography of Tina Fey, who rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Originally, she was a writer on SNL, then later became a host of the legendary Weekend Update segment. Later, she starred on 30 Rock, which was a popular and critical success. She also briefly returned to SNL in 2008 to portray Sarah Palin.
The book details her childhood through 30 Rock and into motherhood. Before SNL, she worked at a YMCA and then with the famed Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, which has produced countless famous comedians. Alumni of Second City include John Belushi, Alan Arkin, John Candy, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Chris Farley, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Gilda Radner. Overall, the book is easy to read and filled with nonstop humor. Fey is self-deprecating, but her wit and talent are evident. My only criticism is that there is too much humor. There is so much that I feel the book lacks depth; I was wanting to learn more about her life than she reveals. Nonetheless, it is an entertaining read.
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