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Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use Kindle Edition

by Amanda Seales (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 2,389 ratings
Goodreads Choice Award nominee
This “one-of-a-kind read” offers insightful essays, poignant life advice, and pithy pearls of wisdom from the comedian and star of HBO’s Insecure (Entertainment Weekly).

 

Anyone who has seen Amanda Seales’s acclaimed stand-up special I Be Knowin, her long-running TV series Insecure, or her groundbreaking gameshow Smart Funny & Black, knows that this woman is a force of nature. In both life and career, she has fearlessly and passionately charted her own course. Now she’s bringing her life’s lessons and laughs to the page with her signature blend of academic intellectualism, Black American colloquialisms, and pop culture fanaticism.

This volume of essays, axioms, original illustrations, and photos provides Seales’s trademark “self-help from the hip” style of commentary, fueled by ideology formed from her own victories, struggles, research, mistakes, risks, and pay-offs. Unapologetic, fiercely funny, and searingly honest, Small Doses engages, empowers, and enlightens readers on how to find their truths while still finding the funny!
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“It is Amanda’s commitment to her own growth and transformation that creates an empowering space for us all, even in our vulnerabilities. These ‘gems’ announce Amanda as one of the most important voices in our culture!”―Brandon Victor Dixon, Actor/Producer/Advocate

“Amanda is Smart and Funny as Hell. Brave and uncensored, she will tell you the truth about yourself in a way that even you have to laugh at. She be knowing, ’cause she takes the time to consider and find out, but most of all because she cares. Brains are the new Tits.”―Cree Summer, Musician, Actress, Mama

About the Author

Amanda Seales is a comedian and creative visionary. You know her as Tiffany DuBois on HBO’s Insecure and from her debut stand-up special I Be Knowin’. She is a former cohost on the daytime talk show The Real, the host of NBCs Bring the Funny, and she hosted the groundbreaking 2020 BET Awards. The creator/host of the hit live—and now virtual—music/comedy game show, Smart Funny & Black, Amanda speaks truth to change via her wildly popular Instagram and her weekly podcast also titled Small Doses. A Jedi Khaleesi with a patronus that’s a Black Panther with wings, she keeps audiences laughing, thinking, and living in their truth!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NZ14YFY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Image (October 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 33.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1419734504
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Customers find this book engaging, with one noting it reads like a friend giving advice. Moreover, they appreciate its wealth of knowledge, humor, and writing style, with one describing it as a life manual. Additionally, the book features visually stimulating colors and is considered a great gift. Customers also value its conversational tone.

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92 customers mention "Readability"92 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one mentioning it reads like a friend giving advice.

"...It's comfort food for the soul. It's insight, a great laugh, and an even better read. I've had this book for two days and I'm on my second read...." Read more

"...It’s definitely a great read if you are a fan of the podcast or of Amanda in general or if you’re looking good read whether you are black, white, or..." Read more

"...I’m so glad I do! The book is just as good as the podcast and filled with so much information and insight, it’s a great read...." Read more

"...The book is everything I expected and then some. I suggest getting 2 copies...." Read more

84 customers mention "Insight"84 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, containing a wealth of knowledge and being relatable. One customer notes how it makes readers evaluate their experiences and relationships, while another describes it as intellectually engaging with a touch of humor.

"...It's us trying to figure it out. It's comfort food for the soul. It's insight, a great laugh, and an even better read...." Read more

"...gives her a bad reputation but I appreciate getting informed in a straightforward manner and not having to dig around to get good advice...." Read more

"...The book is just as good as the podcast and filled with so much information and insight, it’s a great read. I thoroughly enjoy and recommend it...." Read more

"...could ever have (in your head) giving you advice, telling jokes, sage wisdom and everything in between. I love this book!" Read more

40 customers mention "Humor"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, describing it as a hilarious and witty read.

"...It's comfort food for the soul. It's insight, a great laugh, and an even better read. I've had this book for two days and I'm on my second read...." Read more

"...I love her witty spin and take on many of the topics she speaks of such as being a creative, self care, relationships and etc. ,..." Read more

"...best friend you could ever have (in your head) giving you advice, telling jokes, sage wisdom and everything in between. I love this book!" Read more

"...You won’t be sorry. I love it... And it’s hilarious." Read more

27 customers mention "Writing style"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it accessible and detailed, with one customer noting how the words and illustrations are uplifting.

"...I love the designs and the visuals that accompany her thoughts and advice...." Read more

"...This book is no different! With it’s colorful pages and personal poems and artwork, in addition to the gems she’s dropping throughout, it..." Read more

"...font type, historical reference, personal anecdote, story, lyric, and drawing, which all convey a sense of power in knowing oneself and the joy of..." Read more

"...She is intelligent, authentic, unapologetic and speaks her mind...." Read more

25 customers mention "Gem content"25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content, describing it as full of gems and keeping it real, with one customer noting that Amanda Seales delivers fun insights throughout.

"...But in fact, the gem dropperies in this book are for everyone!..." Read more

"...pages and personal poems and artwork, in addition to the gems she’s dropping throughout, it’s a book unlike any I’ve read and holds your attention...." Read more

"...She drops gems for those less experienced. And even those who have experienced life she offers an unique prospective...." Read more

"...point of writing this aesthetically beautiful book filled the BEST GEM DROPPING that exists in this crazy world. The layout is insanely perfect...." Read more

22 customers mention "Art quality"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's art quality, describing it as gorgeous with visually stimulating colors, and one customer notes its positive and authentic tone.

"...I love the designs and the visuals that accompany her thoughts and advice...." Read more

"It's cool. There were a few YAS 'witch' moments but most of it seem like common sense...." Read more

"...This book is no different! With it’s colorful pages and personal poems and artwork, in addition to the gems she’s dropping throughout, it..." Read more

"From the art work to the content I have not had a dull moment reading this book...." Read more

5 customers mention "Gift value"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, with one mentioning it's particularly suitable for women in tour life.

"...heard she had a book coming out I thought to myself this is the perfect gift for her...." Read more

"...Great read and a great gift for women in tour life!" Read more

"...Buy it. Buy it now. Buy one for yourself and your friends. It makes an excellent gift. Thank you, Amanda!" Read more

"Great gift. Bought 2. One for myself the other for my sister." Read more

4 customers mention "Conversational content"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the conversational style of the book.

"...Her candid and transparent discussions on men and women in the diaspora speak to my soul like no other writer in this decade has." Read more

"...This book is engaging, enlightening and conversational, I love it!" Read more

"...A must read and a definitely a conversation starter!!" Read more

"...Get this book and I promise life will make sense for you. Real talk. Knowledge on knowledge and just facts of life!" Read more

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  • Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars SHE. DID. THAT.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2019
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    Small Doses is just that. A small dose of truths that everyone needs to read. Seales' perspective is from that of a black woman, and you're inclined to assume that only a black woman can connect, relate, and take away from these truths. But in fact, the gem dropperies in this book are for everyone! Each chapter will have you either agreeing (sometimes aloud), wishing you were personal friends with Amanda so you could send her a picture of one of the pages with a text that reads 'Let's discuss.', and/or self-reflecting.
    Small Doses is an acknowledgement of our connections and/or relationships to one another's experiences. It's some of our most embarrassing moments. It's some of the best decisions we've made. It's us trying to figure it out. It's comfort food for the soul. It's insight, a great laugh, and an even better read. I've had this book for two days and I'm on my second read. Do yourself a favor: purchase this book and let Ms. Seales kick some flava in ya ear!
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  • Noma Vilane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read and advice, cool visuals
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
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    I love Amanda’s podcast and expected to feel the same way about the book. I love the designs and the visuals that accompany her thoughts and advice. I understand that she’s not for everyone but I find her way of approaching subjects so forwardly very refreshing. She doesn’t beat around the bush and sometimes that gives her a bad reputation but I appreciate getting informed in a straightforward manner and not having to dig around to get good advice. It’s definitely a great read if you are a fan of the podcast or of Amanda in general or if you’re looking good read whether you are black, white, or just happen to be white.
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  • Sunny
    5.0 out of 5 stars GET ITTTTT ! You won’t regret !
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
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    I’ve been a fan of Amanda for a minute but ever since her podcast ‘Small Doses’, I’ve grown to love her more. I love her witty spin and take on many of the topics she speaks of such as being a creative, self care, relationships and etc. , so when I heard she had a book I knew I had to have it. I’m so glad I do!

    The book is just as good as the podcast and filled with so much information and insight, it’s a great read. I thoroughly enjoy and recommend it.
    Happy reading (;
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  • CJ Lawrence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Headmaster Blackspert In Charge!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019
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    I love Amanda Seales. Let me begin there. When I first heard she was taking the joys of her Small Doses podcast and writing a book, I was thrilled. The book is everything I expected and then some. I suggest getting 2 copies. One to highlight and write notes in and one to sit prettily on your bookshelf.

    Gem after gem gets dropped. She's the epitome of SMART, FUNNY AND BLACK! The best friend you could ever have (in your head) giving you advice, telling jokes, sage wisdom and everything in between. I love this book!
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  • Good Ole JR
    5.0 out of 5 stars It gave my wife the courage to leave me...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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    My wife, ex wife, is really into Amanda Seales. We used to listen to her podcast together on the ride to work before the arguing started. When I heard she had a book coming out I thought to myself this is the perfect gift for her. I almost got it signed but I had...other things to do that day.

    A month or two later after reading the book and its wisdom my wife up and left me for Brent, her partner at the firm who water skis and whose body doesn't disgust her.

    It's an amazing book in that it helped my wife see what kind of person I am. I just wish I had a book that could fix me.
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  • Jacques Love
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cool concept.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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    It's cool. There were a few YAS 'witch' moments but most of it seem like common sense. Of course I'm being biased because everyone processes certain feelings and logic about given situations differently. It was also very casual, which I'm guessing is the goal, to reach out to a certain population.
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  • Aubrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Loved!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
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    I loved this book! From starting it to finishing it! She was very transparent! Girl was on point with everything! & her comedy in the book was a plus to making it not a boring book! If you don’t have it get it, I know you’ll enjoy it!
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  • Kimberlee Holmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love me some Amanda Seales!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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    I am half way through this book and I highly recommend it to everyone, especially for black women as this book reads like a life manual for us, based on her own experience and her knowledge of the historical experience of black folks that came before us. It’s a love letter for us!

    I watch Amanda on Insecure and have been to her soul fulfilling and hilarious Smart, Funny, and Black game show in LA. I also follow her on IG and listen to her Small Doses podcast. She’s brilliant, talented, creative who fiercely wants to educate and uplift the black community. Which comes through in everything she does. This book is no different!

    With it’s colorful pages and personal poems and artwork, in addition to the gems she’s dropping throughout, it’s a book unlike any I’ve read and holds your attention. I’m loving it and it’s inspiring me as well. Go get yours! I’m ordering more for Christmas gifts!

    ❤️❤️❤️
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  • William
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truth teller
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2024
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    Amanda is such an amazing writer; her ability convey her ideas in such an insightful way is incredible.
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  • L.G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in Germany on December 4, 2020
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    Amazing writing and beautiful illustrations. This book is full of so much wisdom. Her podcast is just as great. Looking forward to what she will write next.
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  • Harmoni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just AMAZING
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2019
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    I just received my copy of Amanda Seales book and OMG!!! Firstly its aesthetically beautiful, her art work is breathtaking, funny, culturally pleasing and reinforces art as expression! I've only flicked through (dying to read it but work calls) and already I've bust out laughing, felt justified in my rights as a black woman and feel compelled to write the long overdue book thats inside me!!!! Thank you so much Amanda!! Congratulations on your gorgeous book. 💜💜💜💜💜💜
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  • Khuluwd
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fan
    Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2022
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    I simply bought this book as I am an Amanda Seales fan and keep a folder of all her gems that she drops on social media.
    Heard great reviews on this book and look forward in reading this.
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  • Doronacle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Instagram in a book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2020
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    Beautiful book filled with snippets of thoughts and opinions like an Instagram post. Not everything is agreeable as expected, but interesting nevertheless. This book is ideal for young people up to the age of 30.... Or anyone young at heart like myself! (I'm 39)
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