Amy Lyle
author : Amy LyleAmy Lyle is an author, comedienne, actor and screenwriter who works as a playwright for a large nonprofit in Alpharetta, Ga. Obsessed with fellow female comedians, Amy developed a writing style that is self-deprecating, hilarious and slightly neurotic. She grew up in Marietta, Ohio, in the heart of Appalachia, a place known for a population that is partial to moonshine and prone to acts of violence. \nAlthough she describes the book as a “How not to” book, her message of “You are not a failure, you’re just having a little bit of trouble right now,” people are sharing how the book made them feel like they were not alone in the world of mis-steps.\n\nPhotos of people reading the The Amy Binegar-Kimmes-Lyle Book of Failures have been popping up from fan posts everywhere from Lake Como, Italy to The Great Wall of China. The book, dealing with everything from getting fired to trying to blend a family is very relatable and is sparking conversations about how we all handle failure. The author has been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Points North Magazine and the morning show Atlanta and Co. \n\nShe currently lives in Cumming, Ga., with her second husband, Peter, lots of teenagers and a large dog. 10% of the proceeds of the book are donated to The Place, a non-profit helping people to become self-sufficient. \n\nGenre: biography memoir, humor, essays\n
author : Amy LyleAmy Lyle is an author, comedienne, actor and screenwriter who works as a playwright for a large nonprofit in Alpharetta, Ga. Obsessed with fellow female comedians, Amy developed a writing style that is self-deprecating, hilarious and slightly neurotic. She grew up in Marietta, Ohio, in the heart of Appalachia, a place known for a population that is partial to moonshine and prone to acts of violence. \nAlthough she describes the book as a “How not to” book, her message of “You are not a failure, you’re just having a little bit of trouble right now,” people are sharing how the book made them feel like they were not alone in the world of mis-steps.\n\nPhotos of people reading the The Amy Binegar-Kimmes-Lyle Book of Failures have been popping up from fan posts everywhere from Lake Como, Italy to The Great Wall of China. The book, dealing with everything from getting fired to trying to blend a family is very relatable and is sparking conversations about how we all handle failure. The author has been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Points North Magazine and the morning show Atlanta and Co. \n\nShe currently lives in Cumming, Ga., with her second husband, Peter, lots of teenagers and a large dog. 10% of the proceeds of the book are donated to The Place, a non-profit helping people to become self-sufficient. \n\nGenre: biography memoir, humor, essays\n