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ABOUT THE BOOK
Packed with sharp humor, honest reflections, and relatable anecdotes, this engaging self-help memoir tackles everything from heartbreak and hangovers to mental health and self-discovery. Barrie blends the wisdom of a seasoned big sister with the raw honesty of your best friend, empowering readers to shed self-destructive habits and embrace their authentic selves—without sacrificing their eyeliner.
This book is a must-read for anyone who's ever woken up regretting last night's decisions but is ready to rise stronger, smarter, and fiercely in control.
What Readers Are Saying
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zara Barrie is a celebrated writer, digital creator, and advocate known for her fearless authenticity and candid voice. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, and she's widely recognized for her ability to connect deeply with readers, empowering them to confront life's challenges head-on.
RAVES AND REVIEWS
"Zara Barrie’s debut book, Girl, Stop Passing Out in Your Makeup, is not your traditional self-help book. Inspired by Rachel Hollis’s Girl, Wash Your Face, but feeling a disconnect with many of that book’s themes like marriage and parenting, Barrie decided to write her own version. Targeting self-proclaimed “bad girls” like herself, Barrie throws out conventional ideas of this genre, replacing them with a high level of millennial energy, more than a few well-placed expletives, and a large helping of her own deeply personal experiences."
"Zara Barrie is the cool older sister you wish you had — the one that lets you borrow her designer dresses and ripped up fishnets, buys you champagne (she loves you too much to let you drink beer), and colors your lips with bright pink lipstick. She’ll take you to the coolest parties and will stick by your side as she guides you through glitter, pain, danger, laughter, and what it means to be a f*cked up girl in this f*cked up world (both of which are beautiful despite the darkness)."
"I don’t know about you, but I was never really into reading magazines. Sure, I like to occasionally peruse through the pages of a tabloid while waiting in line at the grocery store or waiting for my hair to dry at the hairdresser (during pre-COVID times, RIP), but magazine writing never really spoke to me — it was just mindless reading to pass the time. Now, I really don’t remember when I was introduced to the delightful, powerful woman that is Zara Barrie, but I was definitely captivated by her unique and authentic writing style; she writes with a certain flair that makes me either smile or laugh hysterically."
"We're another month deep into the roller coaster ride that is 2020, which means it's time for Bustle to round up the best books Bustle editors read last month. The team read an eclectic mix of critically acclaimed new novels and some diverse deep cuts last month. Get ready to grow your summer TBR with this handful of truly spectacular reads."