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Scrappy Little Nobody Paperback – Import, December 1, 2017

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‘Fearsome wit’ Elle‘Charming’ Buzzfeed‘Ridiculously entertaining’ Associated Press‘Endearingly honest’ Guardian A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Pitch Perfect , Twilight , Up in the Air , Into the Woods and Trolls . Even before she made a name for herself on the silver screen, Anna Kendrick was unusually small, weird, defiant, and ‘10 per cent weird’. When she was thirteen, a classmate dropped by her house unexpectedly and discovered written evidence of Anna’s social ineptitude. From then on she decided to ‘keep the crazy inside my head where it belonged. Forever. But here's the thing about It. Wants. Out.’ In Scrappy Little Nobody, she invites her readers inside her brain, sharing extraordinary and charmingly ordinary stories with candour and winningly wry observations. With her razor-sharp wit, Anna recounts the absurdities she’s experienced on her way to and from the heart of pop culture as only she can – from her unusual path to the performing arts (her older brother’s affinity for Vanilla Ice may have inadvertently launched her career) to her double life as a middle-school student who also starred on Broadway to her initial ‘dating experiments’ (including only liking boys who didn't like her back) to the perils of reading The Shining while filming Twilight in the isolated Canadian wilderness to reviewing a binder full of butt doubles to her struggle to live like an adult woman instead of a perpetual ‘man-child'. Enter Anna's world and follow her rise from ‘scrappy little nobody’ to someone who dazzles on the stage, the screen, and now the page – with an electric, singular voice, at once familiar and surprising, sharp and sweet, funny and serious (well, not that serious).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Ltd (December 1, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1471156834
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1471156830
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.85 x 7.8 inches

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Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Anna Kendrick made her Broadway debut at the age of twelve in her Tony-nominated performance for the musical High Society. Since her Academy Award–nominated role as Natalie Keener in Up in the Air, she has made numerous theatrical appearances, including starring roles in Into the Woods, the Twilight saga, and the Pitch Perfect film franchise. In 2013, she achieved musical success with the triple-platinum hit song “Cups (When I’m Gone),” featured in Pitch Perfect. She lives in Los Angeles.

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Rick Bernstein

Scrappy little nobody

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024

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Kept me engagaed, and learned about Anna Kendrick

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Cookie

a quick and funny read

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024

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Anna Kendrick is so cute and weird and I love her! I sometimes I forget how talented she is because she is unassuming. This book is really interesting because Kendrick talks about her childhood and how she worked so hard to get to where she is today.

This is a super-quick, easy, funny, and interesting read for those of you who like to follow celebrities.

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Kristin B.

"The Crazy Wants Out!"

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016

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When I ordered this book a couple weeks ago, I couldn't wait to get started on it because I was curious to know more about Anna Kendrick. Wait, you don't know who Anna Kendrick is? That's okay because prior to seeing the Pitch Perfect movies, I really didn't know who she was either. After seeing the first Pitch Perfect movie, I looked her up because she looked familiar and found out she had also played a supporting role in the Twilight movies as Bella Swan's friend. It probably depends on who you ask but for me, I think the Pitch Perfect movies really thrust Ms. Kendrick into the spotlight, especially if you are a fan of those movies. She also voiced the character of Poppy in the new movie Trolls. Because I love the Pitch Perfect movies and watch them frequently, I was extremely excited to buy this book.

"But the crazy wants out. Let's do this."

When I read these words, I laughed! I like people who are so confident and comfortable with themselves that they can admit they have a bit of a wild side without the fear of judgment from others. Anna Kendrick is just that. "Scrappy Little Nobody" is an autobiography that spans from when she was in kindergarten through present day. Even from a young age, she has always been small and looked younger than she actually is. That hasn't stopped her from making up for it with her sarcasm and feisty attitude. In fact, Anna Kendrick would make a formidable opponent so no one in their right mind would want to pick a fight with her, despite the fact that she's small, which takes care of the "little" part. We've already discussed the "scrappy" part. She calls herself a "nobody" because not many people know who she is and she actually prefers it that way. To me, her personality seems similar to her character of Beca Mitchell from the Pitch Perfect movies but there are some differences of course.

I love that she is so real and, in spite of being talented in the arts, she could be just like you or me. She hasn't let fame go to her head and seems to like living a normal life, at least as much as she can while still starring in popular movies. Anna Kendrick loves sweatpants (because who doesn't????) and being lazy. She just happens to have a phenomenal voice and great acting abilities.

I would like to add some words of caution if you are considering buying this book. Because Anna Kendrick is so vocal and doesn't hold much back, this comes across in her writing style as well. There is quite a bit of profanity in this book, which may bother some readers, and there are some situations involving substances so I would recommend this book for mature audiences. Also, if you are looking for details on what happened while she was filming movies, this isn't the book for you. There are some details mentioned but, since this book is an autobiography, it's more about Anna Kendrick's life and why she is the way she is.

In summary, I'm so happy I bought this book because I learned a lot more about someone who is very talented. This book is sarcastic and very real. There are also several black-and-white photos of her throughout the years as well as a reading guide at the end, which is just hilarious! If you are a fan of Anna Kendrick and would like to know more about her, I recommend purchasing this book. It's entertaining and I look forward to her future movies!

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I don't know how I came across this book. I've seen only a couple of movies she's in. Maybe the few interviews I've read or seen of Anna suggested she might have written an interesting book? Idk...

At any rate, after reading the book sample, I was already hooked. Anna offers an entertaining, informative and humorous look into excerpts from her life.

I don't know if I've ever read book that's made me laugh so much or so hard. Of course I normaly read true crime so...(only kidding!)

I knocked out this book in only a few days from how entertaining it is.

It was interesting to see how a middle class (seemingly introverted) person from Maine transitioned into the big Hollywood scene. What's more interesting is how grounded she seems to have remained. Granted it's her book and she could be a monster in reality : p but I have my doubt's on that.

Anna is a very interesting person, seemingly filled with somewhat contradictory personality traits but never hypocritical. Just one example of many, she says herself she is a people pleaser and enjoys following the rules but has a destain for being nice and does not consider herself as such. As well she seems rather rebellious in her own ways. (Scrappy, it's in the title)

The degree to which she shares her anxious / neurotic tendencies was bold and balanced with her humour. Her story was incredibly vulnerable at times but never once did I think she was seeking pity. Quite the opposite with the "Here's the truth, take it or leave it" kind of delivery. Again, the humour offered a nice balance and was VERY effective.

I think "relatable" might be the best way to describe how Anna comes across in this book. She's done
things that most people will never experience and yet when reading this book, it feels like she's that girl from down the street in a small town.

I don't know who I'd specifically recommend this book to but I'd absolutely recommend it!

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Scappy with a big ego

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021

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The book starts out in a fun way. It is an adult narrating their childhood aka "Christmas Story." It was witty and insightful. The detail about "Camp" were interesting and I was hoping to hear more film anecdotes instead of Anna writing about losing her virginity and dating guys. The Oscar behind the scenes I liked and I was hoping for some "Pitch Perfect: stories. Maybe some with Reba Wilson. How could they not be funny? Instead we get a copy of fleeting passages about "Pitch Perfect." I was seriously disappointed. I wished she had spent as much time on it as she did "Camp." BTW I am an Anna Kendrick fan. You don't see me buying and reading books about other stars.

Did her parents read the book about her having sex and with the swear words in it?

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Mr. TC SMITH

Loved this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2024

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Anna Kendrick nailed it with this. To be upfront, I am a fan and I find Anna to be very entertaining from what I’ve seen of her.
That being said, as someone who isn’t really a reader and started audible with this as the first book…there’s definitely lots to like here.
So much (entertaining, interesting, genuine and maybe even relatable) stuff which you would never hear or know about unless you were in one’s shoes / life. If she brings out another book, I for one will definitely get it and read / listen through it, this was money well spent.
If you’re thinking of getting this, don’t hesitate.

Anupriya Bose

Great Book

Reviewed in India on April 3, 2023

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The Book was good and delivered without Damage or creases

Josepma

Bueno

Reviewed in Spain on November 26, 2023

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Buen producto, tal y como reza en la descripción. Lectura recomendada.

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Pamela R Leyva

Estupendo!

Reviewed in Mexico on November 25, 2018

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Siendo una gran fan de Anna Kendrick hasta el extremo de llevar su nombre tatuado en mi brazo izquierdo, encontré este libro de gran ayuda para saber más sobre mi actriz favorita. Nominada al Tony y al Oscar a tan corta edad es inspirador para cualquier persona que no crea que los sueños se hacen realidad.

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Shawscribbles

I loved this book

Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2018

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I loved this book. And to be fair, I took forever to finish it, which is not my normal modus operandi when I love a book. Those of you who read my reviews know that I usually devour books I love. But this one I savoured ... like a fine wine.

Okay, straight up, for the last year-and-a-half this has been my bathroom book. Not just for sitting on the toilet but also bubble baths and hiding in there when I'm entertaining people I need a break from. I pre-ordered this book and started reading it as soon as it came but immediately recognized it as a collection of wonderful vignettes that I wanted to enjoy slowly. In the toilet. (And I'm SURE I had many guests who saw the book sitting on the counter and helped themselves to some Anna humour).

Anna is hilarious and REAL. She's one of those famous people who you want to meet not to ask for an autograph but to hang out with just to ask her about how weird it is to be famous.

I first saw her in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and for years afterward thought she was sooo cool and I was really proud she was a Canadian actress (yeah, she's not Canadian ... but she's cool enough to be Canadian). And I didn't first see her in Scott Pilgrim ... I kinda forgot she was in Twilight (sorry, Anna). Beyond learning that she is indeed an American actress, I loved hearing about feisty young Anna going for her dreams.

And she includes lots of fun extras in this book. I particularly loved her special afterward for book clubs. And her About the Author page (I also am shorter in real life).

I could go on and on about how much I adored Anna's voice in this book but I'll start to be repetitive. Just go and get it (you know you need a bathroom book). Now I have an empty spot on the vanity in the bathroom ...

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