GOOD TALK. . .GOOD TALK

by

Ginny Andrews

Nonfiction / Humor / Comedy / Essays

Publisher: Ginny Andrews Comedy, LLC

Date of Publication: October 5, 2023

Number of Pages: 171 pages

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Raise your hand if you have ever run into a mannequin in a store and apologized. Continue to keep your hand raised if you want to pre-write thank you notes to those whom you anticipate attending your funeral because you suffer from chronic “way too nice” syndrome. Keep it up high if you have ever farted in church or yoga class. Man, my arm is getting tired!

Most people are awkward during the middle school years, grow out of it, and blossom into mature, well-functioning human beings…I’m still waiting for this to happen. Awkwardness is my hidden talent, although most who know me would tell you it isn’t hidden—it’s written on my forehead. My daily life is filled with epic failures. Sometimes I feel like I’m one big malfunction! As I have gotten older, I just try to embrace it.

After you read this collection of essays, hopefully you will be able to accept your imperfections too! Nope, probably not because I’m still not there! However, maybe my comedy will stick with you like that hemorrhoid you can’t seem to get rid of, like ever—Good Talk. . .Good Talk.

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Praise

“Reading Ginny Andrews’s Good Talk. . .Good Talk is a lot like hanging out with that girlfriend that invariably makes you laugh until you cry.” —Lauren Cassel Brownell, author of Zen and the Art of Housekeeping and Dying to Donate

“Good Talk. . .Good Talk is a laugh out loud winner, filled with quirky stories reminiscent of Patrick McManus.” —J. Andersen, author of The Breeding Tree, The Gene Rift, and Legacy’s Impact

“Anyone with anxiety will totally relate to Ginny Andrews’ humorous tales of the struggle of day-to-day life in today’s world.” —John A.B., Amazon Reviewer

When I first started this book, I wasn’t quite sure if I would be able to finish. The first few chapters made me anxious, and I’m not an anxious person! However, once I hit chapter four, I found essays that were relatable and introspective for the author. I found that I could relate to many things she wrote about, from medication issues to not laughing too hard so you don’t pee and confronting your fears. I appreciate that she can share her fears and awkwardness with the reader. I bet that many of us have felt this way at one time or another. I know that I laughed because these situations were so familiar. I think we have all said things we didn’t mean to say, or at least not how they came out of our mouths. *Raises hand*

Ginny is down to earth in the essays she shares with us in this book. I feel like I could be sitting next to her, agreeing wholeheartedly with the things she says. When you reach a certain age, almost everyone has the same issues and reactions to events. I think if I invited her to a gathering, I might not be the most awkward there. Ginny, what are you doing next week?!

While the essays are not tied together, there is a common theme – self-awareness. It may not always be the prettiest, but it is knowing who you are and being the best person you can be in whatever the situation. And if you can recognize your foibles along the way, even better.

I came away from reading these essays with the knowledge that no one is perfect, and we all are doing the best we can in this life. We may stick our foot in our mouth, not understand some things around us, or feel like a hamster on a wheel, but we are all human. We just need to learn how to laugh at ourselves, and maybe next time, we won’t be quite as awkward.

I give this book 4 paws up. Get it for the donkey pictures!

Ginny Andrews is a former high school teacher and coach, who is now an aspiring comedian, speaker, and writer. She would greatly appreciate it if you purchased her book! Door Dash, dog-sitting, used car sales, lawn mowing, and selling random items found in her house aren’t high paying gigs!

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