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  • Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life
  • Written by: Ali Wong
  • Narrated by: Ali Wong, Justin Hakuta
  • Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (577 ratings)

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Dear Girls

Written by: Ali Wong
Narrated by: Ali Wong, Justin Hakuta
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Publisher's Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Ali Wong, star of the Netflix original series Beef, a “refreshing, hilarious, and honest account of making a career in a male-dominated field, dating, being a mom, growing up, and so much more” (Bustle) through heartfelt and wickedly funny letters to her daughters

Ali Wong is one of
Time’s 100 Most Influential People of the Year • “Knife-sharp . . . a genuine pleasure.”—The New York Times

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, Variety, Chicago Tribune, Glamour, New York

In her hit Netflix comedy special Baby Cobra, an eight-month pregnant Ali Wong resonated so strongly that she even became a popular Halloween costume. Wong told the world her remarkably unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, Asian culture, working women, and why you never see new mom comics on stage but you sure see plenty of new dads.

The sharp insights and humor are even more personal in this completely original collection. She shares the wisdom she’s learned from a life in comedy and reveals stories from her life off stage, including the brutal single life in New York (i.e. the inevitable confrontation with erectile dysfunction), reconnecting with her roots (and drinking snake blood) in Vietnam, tales of being a wild child growing up in San Francisco, and parenting war stories. Though addressed to her daughters, Ali Wong’s letters are absurdly funny, surprisingly moving, and enlightening (and gross) for all.

©2019 Ali Wong (P)2019 Random House Audio

What the critics say

“[Wong] spins a volume whose pages simultaneously shock and satisfy. . . . Dear Girls is not so much a real-talk handbook as it is a myth-puncturing manifesto.”—Vogue

“[A] refreshing, hilarious, and honest account of making a career in a male-dominated field, dating, being a mom, growing up, and so much more. . . . Yes, this book is addressed to Wong’s daughters, but every reader will find nuggets of wisdom and inspiration and, most important, something to laugh at.”Bustle

“Absurdly funny.”Parade

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Amazing

Loved this book a lot, there were great stories and advice. Highly recommend this audiobook to anyone who needs a laugh.

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Absolutely raunchy and hilarious!

This book had me constantly in stitches. Not recommended for anyone offended by bad language.

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A must listen, you will laugh & cry!

This compilation was a perfect balance of hilarious stories & thoughtful reflections. Ali shares these memories in a way that makes you feel like you are sitting listening to a good friend tell stories over a glass of wine. Ali & Justin have created such a meaningful gift for their daughters and I am grateful it has been shared for us all to connect to in some way. So go for it, have a listen now as you won’t want to stop until your done the audiobook at which point you’ll want to listen again right away :)

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Really funny if you are a fan

Rauchy comedy just the way I like it. very personal and intimate as well. loved it!

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LOVE IT!

My favourite quote, "if you love the process, and are passionate about getting better, you will find success" while there is SO much I can say about this book. I felt like I picked it up at such a pivotal moment in my life. I'm forever grateful for Ali and her husband Justin for creating such a powerful narrative abt the asian American experience, dream chasing, and the modern family.

10/10 will be picking this up again. Thanks for being the inspiration and representation a fellow asian needs!

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Ali Wong is a QWEEN

This book is not only hilarious, but highly entertaining. There was a lot of interesting information about Ali's life among a magnitude of laugh out loud moments!

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Ali Wong is the best!

Ali unapologetically shares intimate details of her life in a refreshing and relatable manner. She is authentically herself and it makes for a hilarious memoire. I will definitely be listening to this again in the future!

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Mom’s Best Friend

I loved listening to this story. It felt like I was sitting having tea (or something stronger) with Ali sharing lessons in relationships and parenting. I even gained some knowledge about things outside of my zone like how to know what Asian restaurants to eat at.

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Ali just knows exactly what to say

Absolutely hilarious. I debated whether to get the audio book or paperback. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook. Having Ali narrate this is just so much more intentional and real. Her humor just comes with so much laughter but also so many lessons. As a Canadian born Chinese. I really had some of these hit home. Thank you Ali for this and thank you Justin for getting constantly roasted!

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light hearted listen

I enjoyed listening to this book. it made me laugh and is a good decompressor

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