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Guts

The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster

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By: Kristen Johnston
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"It felt like I was speeding on the Autobahn toward hell, trapped inside a DeLorean with no brakes. And even if I could somehow stop, I'd still be screwed, because there's no way I'd ever be able to figure out how to open those insane, cocaine-designed doors."

The two-time Emmy Award-winning actress has written her first book, a surprisingly raw and triumphant memoir that is outrageous, moving, sweet, tragic, and heartbreakingly honest. Guts is a true triumph - a memoir that manages to be as frank and revealing as Augusten Burroughs, yet as hilarious and witty as David Sedaris.

With Guts, Johnston takes us on a journey so truthful and relatable, so remarkably fresh, it promises to stay with the listener for a long, long time.

©2012 Kristen Johnston (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Entertainment & Celebrities Women Funny Witty Heartfelt Inspiring
Raw Honesty • Hilarious Storytelling • Exceptional Narration • Personal Transformation • Emotional Depth
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I loved this autobiography. Ms. Johnston's account of her life is funny, naked and yes... gutsy.
Others reviewers have said it all, so I won't go on...but I'm really glad I listened to this book. SUPER FUNNY!!!!!!! And dear in a weird way too.
It's a YES from me.

What a Pisser

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What did you love best about Guts?

Kristen is so honest. Sadly, many moments made me cry because it came too close to home with a friend of mine. But the way Kristen reads this brings laughter too. It's the first audio book I've had, but I have since downloaded a half dozen more. What better way to fit "reading" in to my daily schedule!

What did you like best about this story?

It was like sitting with an old friend who has finally cleaned up.

Which scene was your favorite?

When her friend finally told her that Kristen wasn't fooling anyone and her real friends knew for a while she had a problem - and that they took the opportunity to call her on it...and she LISTENED!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Being Real - Really Real

Any additional comments?

While I loved hearing Kristen's story - I hope there is never a need for a follow up book due to relapse. Best wishes to her for continued sobriety and success in all she does.

Great book

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Maravilloso maravillosa, estoy feliz de haberla escuchado. Me encanto, me ayudo mucho, estoy
muy agradecida con ella por haber escrito este libro.

Maravillosa

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I highly recommend listening to this book. You feel every emotion. Her story addition and recovery helped me understand a lot of things I’m currently experiencing. Bravo.

Healing and Amazing

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This is an amazing story that details our struggle to be comfortable with ourselves. It is hilariously told! I'm grateful to have found this gem!

Authentic AND hilarious!

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Ms. Johnston, thank you for telling us your story. I laughed , I cried and I want to buy you dinner and listen to more of your stories.

Bravo!!!

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Loved this book. Very real story told with such a dry comedic flare. Kristen really is a good writer an storyteller.

Loved this.

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loved it all the way up my hills willlisten to again and again ...dig it

bravo

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I enjoyed every word, even as one of those over weight southern type women who are crazy about 3rd rock... but especially as a 6 foot tall woman who shared the same nickname during school years. Started this book employed and finished it the morning after I was laid off... Kristen's words couldn't have come at a better time, and I will love this book forever!

couldn't have come at a better time

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Where does Guts rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

First rate for sure

What other book might you compare Guts to and why?

No comparison, I loved it

What about Kristen Johnston’s performance did you like?

Real, raw, loved how she added the English accents to give each character a voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Being alone in the hospital - can totally relate

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend it

Damn Good Book

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