#GIRLBOSS

Sophia Amoruso

May 2014 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called “Lean In for misfits,” Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world.

Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school—a job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay.

Flash forward to today, and she’s the founder of Nasty Gal and the founder and CEO of Girlboss. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers.

#GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly.

“A witty and cleverly told account . . . It’s this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing.” —Los Angeles Times

“Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules.” —Vanity Fair
 
“#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement.” —Lena Dunham

Ratings and reviews

Sophia Amouroso is a straight-talking, no nonsense businesswoman who started with a dream & ended up a success story. By following her instincts & relying on her strengths (not to mention hard work) she is a terrific example of someone who has written their own life story. Sophia takes the responsibility, for the good as well as the bad choices, which makes her a leader & a person all of us (not just the ladies) can emulate.

I NEVER rate anything, but this book deserves it. The rawest most organic combination of leadership and self-help I've ever experienced. Reading it felt like she and I were having a conversation at Starbucks. Each page was filled with useful information that was super easy to read, I mean I didn't need a dictionary nor a thesaurus! Reading this book was first step to becoming a #girlboss. Look out world here I come!

I enjoyed reading the rise of Sophia because she made it so fast in the industry, (despite what she thinks) but I wanted more. This book is alot of fluff. I found the girlbosses that she put in between the chapters more intriguing. While the book is cute I found at times she was contradicting herself and stayed on the surface of her explanation of her rise in the industry. I did get a little inspiration but if you need some true knowledge about being a boss go pick up a book by John Maxwell :)

About the author

Sophia Amoruso is the Founder of Nasty Gal and the Founder and CEO of Girlboss. A creative visionary, modern-day entrepreneur, and fashion doyenne, Sophia has become one of the most prominent figures in retail and a cultural icon for a generation of women seeking ownership of their careers and futures. Her other books are The Girlboss Workbook and Nasty Galaxy.