Why I Hate Green Beans
Insecurity. As women, we all struggle with it. Our skinny jeans mock us. Our age-defying serums with flecks of gold refuse to erase our crow’s feet. Our social media feeds taunt us with everyone else’s picture-perfect lives. If you’ve ever felt uninteresting, unlovable, or unattractive, you’re ready for Lincee Ray’s particular brand of hilarious (and hard-hitting) self-reflection.
Like a trustworthy friend, she shows us that the fastest way to happiness is to embrace ourselves in all our imperfection and trust that God knew what He was doing when He made us. From maneuvering the muffin top to navigating the sketchy waters of singleness to walking the judgmental halls of the workplace, Lincee’s laugh-out-loud look at real life reveals many of the key truths she’s learned about her identity:
Yoga pants are your friend, Jesus sees you, and green-bean diets are never the answer.
Chris Harrison
host of ABC’s Bachelor franchise and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
“Lincee is a brilliant writer. She once described me as ‘smelling of worn leather, a vintage nine iron and swagger.’ She pretty much nailed it. She is definitely worthy of the final rose.”
Melanie Shankle
New York Times bestselling author of Church of the Small Things
“I first fell in love with Lincee Ray’s writing when I received an email through a long chain of forwarded messages that turned out to be the funniest, most accurate recap of The BachelorI’d ever read. It had sarcasm, humor, and enough heart to make it totally endearing, and I knew then that Lincee was my spirit animal. Her first book has all those qualities and so much more. It’s honest, it’s hilarious, and it’s refreshing to read the words of someone who doesn’t even pretend to have it all together and isn’t afraid to laugh at herself. I found myself laughing out loud, wiping away a few tears, and cheering her on every step of the way. Lincee is the best friend you wish you had. Get ready to fall in love with her and her fabulous debut book!”
Sophie Hudson
author of Giddy Up, Eunice and cohost of The Big Boo Cast podcast
“The first thing you should know about Lincee Ray is that she’s awesome. I don’t know about you, but I appreciate that in a person. And the second thing you should know–especially if you’re currently holding a copy of Why I Hate Green Beans in your hands–is that Lincee Ray is funny. REALLY funny. The funny makes Lincee’s words come alive, it prompts you to laugh out loud, and it brings the sweetest degree of comfort as she tackles the topics that matter most: family, relationships, faith, and of course, reality television (this seems like an excellent time to mention that Lincee is my TV soul mate). By the end of this book, you’ll think of Lincee as a favorite friend: someone who shoots straight, finds the funny in every situation, and reminds you what matters most. You are in for a treat!”
The Author
Lincee Ray is the author of Why I Hate Green Beans and an accidental blogging superstar from Texas who now writes for Entertainment Weekly online and the Associated Press. An active speaker and pop culture podcaster, she can be found at her popular website www.iHateGreenBeans.com, where she makes it clear that she believes it’s important to tell your story–even if it makes you seem a little crazy.