The set-up for perceptive and filthy stand-up comedian Ali Wong’s debut memoir is that each explicit tale of sex, personal grooming, childbirth and motherhood is a letter to her daughters—who are in preschool. But alongside a quirky premise and raunchy laughs, the bestselling Dear Girls also offers illuminating stories about Wong’s mother, her relationship to her Asian identity and the struggles she faced while dating and finding her way in the comedy business.
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