"Pure delight. . . . If until now you merely liked Barrymore . . . you'll adore her once you read this series of personal essays."--The New York Times Book Review

"The book is a deeply thoughtful and fun page-turner--like a rich dessert that also happens to be good for you."--InStyle

"[Barrymore] brings honesty, sweetness, and humor to the tale of how she fought to earn the hard-won wisdom that steered her from being a twelve-year-old former child star to becoming a beloved actor. . . . A warm and inviting narrative."--Publishers Weekly

"Barrymore's book is a cheerful and happy examination of some of the ups and downs in her life."--Booklist

"Heartwarming. Fans of the actress, her production company, makeup line, or girl-next-door demeanor, or anyone looking for a companion in book form, will enjoy."--Library Journal

"An endearing, earnest, lightly cultivated garden of stories from the actress."--Kirkus Reviews