Not My Type
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4.5 • 39 Ratings
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Publisher Description
AN INSTANT INDIE, USA TODAY, AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“The world knows that Carroll prevailed in her gazillion-dollar lawsuits against Trump for defamation and sexual abuse. But hearing her describe that courtroom battle in her own smoky, mirth-filled drawl is an experience too delicious for the printed page. Which is why you shouldn’t read Not My Type—you should listen to it.”—The Washington Post
"How can a memoir about being sexually assaulted and taking the assailant—a former president of the United States—to civil court for both the attack and defamation be so hilarious and life-affirming? Probably only E. Jean Carroll could pull that one off, and she delivers it best in her own voice." — Slate
A hilarious, hopeful, revelatory behind the scenes account of the trials that riveted the nation
You’ve heard about the tantrums, the seething, the storming out of court, yes. But what about E. Jean’s side of the story? What about the flight suits, the bottle of green Chartreuse, and the bob?
Not My Type puts you in a better seat than the jury box.
You will hear Alina Habba, Esq., “Trump’s most beautiful attorney,” asking E. Jean to “list” the people she has “slept with”—a list which turns out to be so marvelous, it is worth twice the price of this book. You will experience the fear and loathing of E. Jean’s “psychiatric evaluations,” and hear how she tries to cheer up Trump’s gloomy, $750-an-hour shrink by telling him about the strange white tablet Hunter S. Thompson gave her.
You will be in on the choosing of the “clothes for court,” and the creation of “the look”: a look that will help the jury connect the younger E. Jean who is attacked by Trump in Bergdorf’s with the older E. Jean who sits in the courtroom.
It’s all here: two dazzling trials, the full-tilt high stakes, the laugh-out-loud commentary, and the inspiring fact that a woman is never too old to get even.
“Carroll reads with emotion as she relives her traumas and triumphs, her voice alternately cracking from the strain of holding back tears, dripping with exquisite snark or overflowing with joy. The result is a moving and serious listening experience that is also a lot of fun.” — BookPage (Starred Review)
"Delightful . . . We already know that E. Jean Carroll looked smashing when she went to court versus Donald J. Trump. But her irrepressible voice was, necessarily, repressed...Now she is saying pretty much everything." —The New York Times Book Review
"Buoyant." —The New York Times
Customer Reviews
Great Factual Narrative
This book is very appealing for those who like details about Trump’s ridiculous and criminal behavior towards a brilliant woman. E. Jean tells her story in detail in a captivating and somewhat humorous style. Her strength of will and perseverance proves again what an intelligent woman can accomplish against a despicable and evil former President. Way to go E. Jean.
It’s About Time
For those of us who were avid E. Jean readers in college or our professional life- it was personally important to me to listen to HER story and to support her. After all, she supported me and many ELLE readers all those years.
Her retelling of that awful night in Bergdorf’s is difficult to hear; but she tells the story so that you are clear. You see it as part of a pattern. A common pattern by the abuser. And then, Trump’s own pathology. Take a moment to think about that. Where he is now?
We have a long way to go.
About the trials:
Both are outlined with humor and her trademark folksy style. As the listener, you are sitting right there in the oak paneled courtroom gallery. It is lively and moment by moment in style.
You will clearly understand the viewpoint of a survivor. Why they are afraid to speak up and yes, this is the point:
E. Jean had a platform to share her experience. She did need this, who does?
So she makes the best of it.
This is her gift to all the survivors as many of these stories are never told. The abusers are never brought to justice. This makes her book more important than ever. For women (and men) to read (or hear) so that powerful abusers don’t continue to win. They will be held accountable.
Finally, the monetary damages prove a point. Trump’s riches can now help other causes through the newly funded— E. Jean Foundation.
Especially, as she is quoted, «the causes he hates »
Bravo, E. Jean.
More than…
Fabulous!!