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The Amy Binegar-Kimmes-Lyle Book of Failures: A funny memoir of missteps, inadequacies, and faux pas Paperback – May 3, 2017

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You will feel 20-32% better about your own life after reading The Book of Failures.

The book has been featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Northside Women magazine, Points North magazine, My Forsyth magazine, Alpharetta Life, 400 Life, Forsyth County News, and on morning shows Atlanta and Company and The Kelly Show and Focus Atlanta.

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"THE FUNNIEST, WITTIEST, AND MOST RELATABLE BOOK A GIRL COULD READ." -A. Evers of Blueline Scripture- "Don't Read While Drinking (Your coffee, wine, etc. will shoot through your nose from laughing.)" - R. Johnson of Ivy Owl Reviews- "You will definitely appreciate your own family dysfunction as you read through Amy's ‘Book of Failures.’ Can't wait to see more." -S. Pacey Northside Woman Magazine- "Delight in Amy Lyle’s 45 years of missteps, inadequacies and faux pas. You may appreciate your own dysfunction a little more as you take a journey through Amy’s debacles including: “I Was Not Talking to You,” where Amy mistakes a handsome man waving at her as a potential suitor but in reality, he was only trying to inform her that her belt was dragging on the freeway and “In the Neighborhood,” where members of a cult moving in concurred with a suspicious decline in the cat population. You will relish the chapters entitled “Calls from Sharon,” where Amy’s best friend rants about her kids not getting a fair shot because public schools are ‘so political,’ as her OB/GYN reported her vagina was ‘too clean’ and how the most eligible bachelor from 1982 married a whore. Enjoy “I’m Going to Kill You,” where Amy compares her lack of sleep from her husband’s snoring to CIA agents extracting secrets from a POW."

THE AMY-BINEGAR-KIMMES-LYLE BOOK OF FAILURES is for anyone who has experienced their own disasters or takes pleasure in the failures of others. Includes Book Club questions. Comedy. Women humor. Funny non-fiction. Blended families. Essays.
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THE AMY BINEGAR-KIMMES-LYLE BOOK OF FAILURES is a funny memoir. If you have ever failed at love, finances, been fired, not fit in, self-diagnosed yourself with disorders and conditions and/or said "I really need to get my s*** together," this is the book for you. "THE FUNNIEST, WITTIEST, AND MOST RELATABLE BOOK A GIRL COULD READ." -A. Evers of Bluelinesscritpure "Don't Read While Drinking (Your coffee, wine, etc. will shoot through your nose from laughing.)" - R. Johnson of Ivy Owl Reviews "You will definitely appreciate your own family dysfunction as you read through Amy's 'Book of Failures.' Can't wait to see more." -S. Pacey Northside Woman Magazine Delight in Amy Lyle's 45 years of missteps, inadequacies and faux pas. You may appreciate your own dysfunction a little more as you take a journey through Amy's debacles including: "I Was Not Talking to You," where Amy mistakes a handsome man waving at her as a potential suitor but in reality he was only trying to inform her that her belt was dragging on the freeway and "In the Neighborhood," where members of a cult moving in concurred with a suspicious decline in the cat population. You will relish the chapters entitled "Calls from Sharon," where Amy's best friend rants about her kids not getting a fair shot because public schools are 'so political, ' as her OB/GYN reported her vagina was 'too clean' and how the most eligible bachelor from 1982 married a whore. Enjoy "I'm Going to Kill You," where Amy compares her lack of sleep from her husband's snoring to CIA agents extracting secrets from a POW. Feel 20-32% better about your own life after reading "Getting Divorced Sucks," where 911 was called after Amy had an adverse reaction from taking Xanax. THE AMY-BINEGAR-KIMMES-LYLE BOOK OF FAILURES is for anyone who has experienced their own disasters or takes pleasure in the failures of others. The book has been featured in The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta and Company morning Show, Northside Women magazine, Points North magazine, My Forsyth magazine, and many blogs. Includes Book Club questions. Comedy. Women humor. Funny non-fiction. Blended families. Essays.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amy Lyle (May 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0998968404
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998968407
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
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Amy Lyle is an author, comedienne/actor and screenwriter that grew up in Marietta, Ohio, which is in the heart of Appalachia, known for a population that is partial to moonshine and prone to acts of violence.

Obsessed with comedians and comedic writers such as Jenny Lawson, Tina Fey, Carrie Fisher, Kristin Wiig, Amy Poehler, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler, Wendy Williams, Mitch Hedberg, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball and Roseanne Barr, she developed a writing style that is self-deprecating, hilarious and slightly neurotic.

Amy has self-diagnosed herself with many conditions including: OCD (uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts vacillating from cleaning to running away), misophonia (having intense angry reactions to lip-smacking), Tourette’s Syndrome (yelling out random words), Sedatephobia (finds silence vexing and scary), apraxia (difficulty pronouncing words) and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). She’s taking many, many natural, herbal supplements.

Amy and her (second) husband, Peter, are having many issues raising their four teenagers and large dog together in the suburbs just north of Atlanta.

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Customers find the book humorous and relatable. They describe it as a fun and enjoyable read that is relatable. Readers appreciate the author's authenticity, honesty, and charm. Opinions differ on the length of the chapters, with some finding them short and refreshing, while others dislike them.

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129 customers mention "Humor"112 positive17 negative

Customers find the book humorous and relatable. They describe it as witty and honest, with relatable moments like embarrassing moments. The author's approach is described as hysterical and the book is described as a quick, easy read that leaves them feeling good.

"...I both laughed until I cried AND would put the book down and think about a lesson learned from a chapter just read...." Read more

"...I didn’t laugh out loud, but it was still enjoyable and a very quick read." Read more

"...The book itself is quite witty and written in a breezy manner that's easy to follow...." Read more

"...Buy it! Amy is funny, charming and also humble. Her funny stories filled with what she calls failures are touching and relatable...." Read more

88 customers mention "Readability"77 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an easy and enjoyable read that they can finish in about two hours. The author makes failures seem cool and funny, making it a good diversion for them.

"...WOW!!! What a great book: tight and concise chapters, self-deprecating, humorous, timely, and therapeutic...." Read more

"...In all, this was a pretty good book. I didn’t laugh out loud, but it was still enjoyable and a very quick read." Read more

"...I really enjoyed reading this book. I milked it. I would sit down and read a story one reading session at a t time and feel like I knew her." Read more

"...book, I think I'd love to hang around with Amy for a while; she sounds like fun. And isn't that a nice outcome from reading a memoir? I think so." Read more

54 customers mention "Relatability"49 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the relatable stories in the book. They find the author's storytelling engaging and poignant, bringing humor to everyday life. The stories are described as candid moments that leave readers feeling nostalgic.

"...WOW!!! What a great book: tight and concise chapters, self-deprecating, humorous, timely, and therapeutic...." Read more

"...about the little Chinese baby at the adoption agency is particularly heartwarming...." Read more

"...funny stories filled with what she calls failures are touching and relatable. I think it's her humbleness which is why she calls them failures...." Read more

"...(the book has short hysterical essays/stories and I couldn't stop going to the next one)...." Read more

13 customers mention "Authenticity"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's authenticity. They find her relatable and honest. The book is described as funny and hysterical by readers.

"I liked the gutsy gal character and could relate to some of the events. Good to take to the pool or to beat the doctors office old magazines." Read more

"Life stories, full of cringe-worthy and embarrassing moments that feel so authentic and relatable that her stories could be your stories...." Read more

"...and I am here to tell you, she is truly one of the funniest and authentic person I have ever met! This woman is going places!" Read more

"...She is engaging and real." Read more

8 customers mention "Honesty"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's honesty and humor.

"...I particularly enjoyed her openness and honesty...." Read more

"Honest, and lol funny memoir. I could relate too well to some of these scenarios and emotions...." Read more

"...Amy's stories are funny and honest (well, mostly I think), and I'm guessing most of us can see ourselves in pretty much every one of them!..." Read more

"...Lyle’s book is full of honest, vulnerable, life story humor—candidly shared moments that leave you feeling thankful you’re not alone, as soda..." Read more

7 customers mention "Charm"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's charm. They find the stories funny and laugh-out-loud. The title and photos are appealing, making it suitable for readers of all ages.

"What are you waiting for click! Buy it! Amy is funny, charming and also humble...." Read more

"...takes the reader through one challenging situation after another, with charm and self-deprecating humor...." Read more

"...lives- in a laugh out loud, quit taking yourself so seriously, endearingly sweet way!..." Read more

"...A really great, funny, relatable, charming and utterly personable book. Congrats Amy! Job well done!" Read more

6 customers mention "Short chapters"3 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's chapters. Some find them short and enjoy reading them for a quick pick-me-up, while others feel they are too short.

"...Chapters in this book were generally short, which I enjoyed. Each chapter shows a failure or an inadequacy that Amy has experienced...." Read more

"...The chapters are short. So short, in fact, that my husband would declare this a "throne read" (i.e. while he's sitting on the toilet)...." Read more

"...I couldn't put it down and read it in one evening! Loved the format of short chapters moving from one funny story to the next...." Read more

"...The author's very short chapters - moving very quickly from getting divorced from her first husband, to how she and her 2nd husband discipline..." Read more

I'm not in the book! Yay!
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I'm not in the book! Yay!
Having dated Amy in high school, I was extremely happy to find out I was NOT referenced in the book (that I can tell anyhow lol). I think she implied that I might be, which immediately prompted me to purchase the book (excellent marketing strategy btw Amy). I read the book in two separate sittings finding it hard to put down. Her ability to paint her stories in written form is fantastic and kept me turning the pages, looking forward to her next endeavor laughing out loud at times and oddly enough, reflecting on what life is really about. It's a roller coaster ride of highs and lows, eventually coming to terms with ourselves and that's when life really begins. Kudos Amy, well done. We should all fail as successfully as you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
    “Book of Failures ...” was an Amazon recommendation made when I purchased another book to read over Christmas vacation. WOW!!! What a great book: tight and concise chapters, self-deprecating, humorous, timely, and therapeutic. I both laughed until I cried AND would put the book down and think about a lesson learned from a chapter just read. It blew away the other New York Times bestselling book I purchased. We all fail ... and often quite spectacularly. Reading Lyle’s witty prose about her own failures (and lessons therefrom) reminded me of the upsides of my own numerous (and often spectacular) failures. Additionally, if you are interested in blogging, Lyle’s chapters are textbook examples of how to write great blog posts. Very, very well done. My highest recommendation.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
    I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I decided to read this book. I have been looking for books similar to Jenny Lawson lately and maybe this would be one. I did enjoy that the author mentioned Jenny Lawson in her book.

    Chapters in this book were generally short, which I enjoyed. Each chapter shows a failure or an inadequacy that Amy has experienced. In reading these Anecdotes the reader becomes more familiar with the life that Amy leads.

    In all, this was a pretty good book. I didn’t laugh out loud, but it was still enjoyable and a very quick read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
    I purchased this book as gift for 3 of my Bridesmaids. I was originally searching for a female empowerment type of book that had some humor and I gave this one a go! The book itself is quite witty and written in a breezy manner that's easy to follow. I did find myself wishing that some stories would have been edited out and made room to extend the chapters of her sister and failed relationship to her first husband. It would have allowed us to know her on a deeper level, and therefore care about all the other funny bits she shares. Overall, I think it was a good introduction to her style of writing. I would look forward to her exploring herself further as an author because I think she has talent.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
    I grew up next door to Amy in Ohio. I remember either her or her sister Traci putting a worm down my terry cloth romper while we were roller skating in her driveway. I roller skated around quite happily for some time before realizing my romper was transporting a worm.

    I particularly loved the chapters about her trip to China and the contrasts between American and Chinese culture. The chapter about the little Chinese baby at the adoption agency is particularly heartwarming.

    To the reviewers who called the author privileged, why yes, she is. That's what makes her writing funny...it's called irony.

    Amy's book is funny but what is most poignant to me is her ability to write stories that are funny on the surface but hint at something much deeper. Amy, please write another book! I want to know more about your childhood, your family and your relationship with your sister Traci. I remember when I heard about Traci and her daughter's deaths in 2013 and how heartbroken I was. I think you have the ability to bring out the humor in difficult and sad situations and I know there are many people who would benefit from hearing more about your experiences.
    17 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
    What are you waiting for click! Buy it! Amy is funny, charming and also humble. Her funny stories filled with what she calls failures are touching and relatable. I think it's her humbleness which is why she calls them failures. But they all read like successes to me. She gets through stuff. She gets through it and she writes about it. She reminds you...we all go through stuff. We slip, we fall, we goof, and we makes mistakes. But if you laugh...oh those giggles....you can grow and heal. I really enjoyed reading this book. I milked it. I would sit down and read a story one reading session at a t time and feel like I knew her.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
    I picked this up for some air travel as I like humor and this was advertised as such with many reviews.

    It didn't fit my market niche at all. I tried to stay with it to give it a fair chance to amuse me on my long flight but didn't happen and I eventually cut my losses to read a baseball box-scoring book - yeah, pretty desperate.

    For sure this is female-oriented, better if they are family ladies. That said, the quick story bites about the author's life, encounters, family are pretty routine and not presented with any zaniness or writing technique to draw the reader in and make you laugh. Very mild stuff actually.

    So for others this may work, but I struggled through nearly half of it looking for a grin and diversion from the boring night flight and didn't happen.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017
    My wife Kim, who failed to get her own Amazon account until today, bought Amy's Book of Failures using my account so this review is all hers. What a failure!
    "Amy takes the reader through one challenging situation after another, with charm and self-deprecating humor. Her dialogue is honest, If she did make some of it up, as her disclaimer mentions, you won't care because it puts a smile on your face. My favorite story was the disjointed conversation between Amy and her husband, about whether to adopt a child from China. If you are fortunate enough to hear her read from her book in person, you will double your pleasure."
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
    Amy shares embarrassments n social indignities with such flair! I laughed so hard I cried. made me realize there are others like me, and I don't mind being a part of this club!
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  • JodiR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2019
    A super cute and funny read. I had not heard of this author previously but her essays on life and family are hilarious and well written and relatable.

    She seems like someone you would want to be friends with/get into the wine with. Super fun and loveable.
  • carolyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2019
    All of us or a bit of us are in this book. We mustn't take it to seriously if we aren't all as perfect as we think
  • Deb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2017
    Brilliant. Really enjoyed this book. I recommend it. Hope she writes another.
  • Kellie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2018
    Excellent and fast service