Fast Funny Women
75 Essays of Flash Nonfiction

I have been a fan of Gina Barreca since I saw her on stage at our alma mater Dartmouth College several years ago. I've been reading the bestselling author's work ever since. In addition to writing ten books, her work has been published in major publications, including The New York Times, T he Chroni......more

Engagements, taking up space, mothers, tampons, obituaries, online dating- It's all in this book! I enjoyed peeking into the lives of these relatable women as I laughed along from my couch. Fast Funny Women was as pleasurable as watching a flock of starlings swiftly changing direction and soaring in......more

Fast, Funny Women is a fresh collection of women's voices with each story as unique as the writer herself. You will find yourself laughing and connecting with the words on the page, like a great friend or from your own experience. It is a delightful read, whether you choose to read it in one sitting......more

Some of the essays had me laughing out loud while others just didn’t resonate with me. I love Gina, her writing, her as a teacher.......more