Lena Dunham is just like us and totally relatable in each story she tells in her book Not That Kind of Girl. The book is split up into 5 major sections that reflect the important things in a twenty-something's life: Love & Sex, Body, Friendship, Work, & Big Picture. Within each section, Dunham talks about past experiences of lessons learned, advice she's received, mistakes she made, and so much more. Each passage gives you a little piece of Lena and how that moment contributed to who she is today in some way. At only 28-years-old, she has produced, directed, written, and starred in a highly successful television series; this collection of stories makes you feel a lot less crazy because Lena herself thinks or has made the same poor life decisions as you.
There are so many great takeaways from this memoir. For one, you get a glimpse into the inner workings of a fascinating person like Lena Dunham. And as a fellow writer, I enjoyed reading about her work journey and writing practices. I love reading how someone approaches certain tasks or jobs. And it's just plain fun to read. I flew through each story. Dunham writes like she's sitting across from you, gabbing over a bottle of wine. It's like you're catching up with an old college girlfriend. I think that's what makes this book so popular and on the coffee tables of people across the country: it's relatable and creates a bond among those who read it. You can connect not only with Lena, but also with other young women who are reading it and thinking, "This is totally me." If you haven't picked up this memoir yet, I highly recommend it!
Lena Dunham is an extremely successful twenty-something, and an inspiration and role model to so many. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Our Generation's Nora Ephron - You've Got Mail. When Harry Met Sally. You can't honestly tell me that you don't love these rom-com classics penned by the late, great Nora Ephron. She had a way of capturing a moment and writing it for the screen in a way that's totally relatable and believable. Lena Dunham has the same ability. From her writing for her hit HBO Show Girls to her novels, she can capture a moment and portray it in such an honest way.
2. Let your Freak Flag Fly - Lena Dunham is a freak. The best part about that statement is she's the first person to admit it. Lena isn't ashamed of who she is. She proudly owns her entire being: mind, body, and spirit. When she does something, she goes all out and doesn't give a thought to how people will react or what they'll say. That's one thing I especially admire about her: that she doesn't care what people think of her. As you women we constantly stress about how we're perceived by others. Lena Dunham is fighting this norm by not caring at all what anyone things or says...she just does it because she wants to do it. And the only opinion that should matter is your won.
3. Speak Up - Lena isn't afraid to speak her mind and make sure she's heard. She's honest and up front about her opinions on any issue she's asked about. Women go through life apologizing for speaking their mind or not speaking up at all. Dunham isn't afraid to push buttons and ruffle a few feathers. Yes, she may upset some people along the ay, but at least she's speaking up for what she believes in and putting herself out there. Whether it's on her show or in interviews, Lena is constantly pushing the envelope and trying to bring to light issues that aren't normally discussed or shown on TV.
If you'f read Lena Dunham's latest memoir Not That Kind of Girl: AYoung Woman Tells YOu She's "Learned" write your short review in the comments below!
This post was originally posted on The Nudge Blog http://www.thenudgeblog.com/not-that-kind-of-girl/
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