In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called " Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school--a job she'd taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Flash forward to today, and she's the founder of Nasty Gal and the founder and CEO of Girlboss. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn't about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It's about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly. "A witty and cleverly told account . . . It's this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing." -- Los Angeles Times "Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules." -- Vanity Fair "#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement." --Lena Dunham
I finished this book in one day! Very inspiring, and keeps you intrigued. 10/10, highly recommend!
Fun, Inspiring Read for the Millennial
Published by Adella , 4 years ago
This book is a great read if you feel like you'll never achieve your dreams. Amoruso writes about her struggles and how she finally found success. It's inspiring and she writes in a way that you can relate to.
An enjoyable read
Published by Stephanie , 4 years ago
I enjoyed this. Certainly contained good advice, was a fast, easy read, and could be quite humorous at times.
Easy read
Published by JuJu , 5 years ago
I loved this book. I found it motivating and inspiring.
Plenty of Sass
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 years ago
Funny, entertaining, sassy, sarcastic, and incredibly smart. Amoruso manages to bring her funny/sarcastic personality onto these pages while seriously teaching about what it means/takes to be a girlboss. I took so much from this book and I have a strong feeling I'll be rereading it once I'm done with university. The balance between the casual narration style and spot on intelligent business/life advice is fantastic. It makes reading it so easy and 100% struck a nerve with me. Pick this up if you feel like you need a motivational push in your life no matter what area of your life you need said push for. This book is all about kicking ass and being your personal best against all odds. Highly recommend!
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