The Middle Finger Project

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Praise for The Middle Finger Project
 
“I f*cking love a woman who knows what she wants and how to get it—and even better, is willing to share her secrets so we can all get ours too. Ash Ambirge is a whole mood, and trust me: you want to be in it.”
— Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck

“If you don’t believe in yourself, who will? Ash is here to help you see that you have more chances to make a ruckus than you ever thought possible.”
—Seth Godin, author of This Is Marketing

“Every woman who has felt even an iota of dissatisfaction in her life needs to read this book. Ash’s insight and wisdom is a gift to us all.”
—Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop

 “A voice we must pay attention to, and a must-read for anyone who has never felt good enough (ahem: that’s everyone).”
—Susie Moore, life coach and advice columnist, author of What If It Does Work Out?

 “Ash Ambirge is Ryan Gosling-sent proof that you can live life on your own terms, burn up the rule book, and do what lights you up. The Middle Finger Project is the instruction manual for people who don’t read the manual.”
—Matthew Kimberley, author of Get A F*cking Grip

“Ash’s writing might make you quit your job, start a whole new life, and feel braver than you’ve ever felt before.”
—Jamie Varon, founder of Shatterboxx

“A hilarious guidebook to reject the status quo and live your unf*ckwithable life. This is the anti-self-help self-help book you’ll be giving to all your friends.”
—Amber Rae, author of Choose Wonder Over Worry

 “Who the F says you have to be a good girl, ask permission, pay your dues, punch in, clock out, stick with one hair color, live the kind of life where a beanbag is ‘company culture,’ and you have to label your yogurt? Whoever says it, Ash Ambirge has a simple reply—and you’ll find yourself raising a finger, too.”
—Laura Belgray, author of Talking Shrimp

“Gutsy, bright, and filled with the perfect blend of instruction, inspiration, and irreverence, this book makes you realize that it really is all possible —even for those of us who’ve been knocked around in life, don’t fit the ‘standard mold,’ and truly despise green juice.”
—Jenny Foss, founder and CEO of JobJenny.com; LinkedIn Learning Author

 “This book is a reminder that even in our darkest hours we can be resourceful and courageous. Ash reminds us that we are worthy of so much and stronger than we know. Everyone who reads this will be better for it.”
—Cathy Heller, author of Don’t Keep Your Day Job

“This funny and fabulously insightful book is f*cking gold—a must-read for any woman who is ready to stop playing small in life.”
—Noor Hibbert, life and business coach; author of Just F*cking Do It

"Internet entrepreneur Ambirge lays out a manifesto for unapologetic, no-holds-barred living in this entertaining debut memoir-cum-guide aimed at young women. Growing up in a trailer park in rural Pennsylvania, Ambirge dreamed of a stable, middle-class lifestyle. But after a series of misfortunes, including an abusive relationship and a death in the family, Ambirge found herself in a K-Mart parking lot, alone, homeless, and wondering what all her aspirations amounted to. The low moment forced Ambirge to find an inner strength that catapulted her over the year that follows, from sleeping in her car to getting a job in advertising to running her own successful online media company. Ambirge writes about her struggles and mistakes with candor and sharp humor, heightening the appeal of her call for “radical self-reliance,” which amounts to confidence in pursuing one’s passions for a living. And along with all the snarky irreverence, Ambirge gives a wealth of advice on entrepreneurship, including tips on battling perfectionism, negotiating, and selling ideas. Ambirge’s blunt tone and helpful advice will appeal to any woman looking to shrug off a dreary, conventional career for a life of adventure, passion, and happiness."
—Publisher's Weekly Expand reviews