To this day Baby Cobra remains one of the funniest stand-up specials I think I have ever seen; just thinking about it sometimes sends me into random fits of giggles. So of course, when news broke that Ali Wong was going to write a book, one she specifically writes as a series of love letters to the future 21+ year-old versions of her baby daughters, I knew I had to read it—and it does not disappoint.

[b:Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life|44600621|Dear Girls Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life|Ali Wong|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553635552l/44600621._SY75_.jpg|69234815] perfectly captures Ali’s wit, as well as her comedic cadence—it had me laughing out loud in public like a damn fool. There is so much that she writes about that really hits home, especially the stories of her immigrant parents, how she relates to the world as both an individual and member of her family, as well as her experiences living in Vietnam. Anyone who has any type of hyphenated heritage, or just enjoys comedy rooted in misunderstandings, will relate to this material.

What really makes this book memorable though, is the heart that this work is ultimately rooted in. Ali is a ridiculous mega-star, but she never does anything major without considering about how it will impact her family. The final chapter is penned by Ali Wong’s husband, and he writes so poignantly to his daughters about their mother’s character, that compliments Ali’s chapters in such a way that really shows how weirdly wholesome and supportive they are as a pair. It's beautiful.

This book is a great hoot, I highly recommend it.